Question: I want to climb mount kumotori in August - what do I need? ChatGPT: Mount Kumotori is the highest peak in the Okutama region of Tokyo, Japan. Here's a general list of what you might need for your climb: Appropriate Clothing: Lightweight, moisture-wicking clothing to keep you dry and comfo...

The language program / so called 'AI' can help get basic hiking plans and gear list ready as a base to start from. Can be quicker than typing it all out from memory! We have a lot of previous event details (on the website) which can be copied but the online free program can make a list quickly. You ...

Typical Japanese summer .... planning events will need to be a few days before the weekend to get the best forecast for sun/rain, and to dodge the typ…login to view the rest of this post

Date is to be decided... with only 1 person it is not enough to spend hours planning and making map details. Hopefully more will reply. You could volu…login to view the rest of this post

Anyone for a fantastic location for a break from Tokyo heat? Elevation is around 900 to 1000m so cooler there. Easy walk in on forest track so beginne…login to view the rest of this post

I will be planning weekly events from October to December 2023. Fri 13th October - OCJ Social Night - Bar or rental room in Tokyo If in a room we can do a navigation learning session to prepare for outdoor ones later. Oct 14,15th or 21,22nd... Okukinu Wild hot spring in the forest with peak autumn c...

If a few people are interested I can plan a weekend hike (2 days) Staying overnight at a free lodge. It is a nice route with bus access to 1,000m elev…login to view the rest of this post

Last chance for more people... if not 5 more or so then not worth the work planning and time is now near a deadline to prepare.

Small rocky mountain near Shin-kanuma station is Iwayama. The main ridge is easy with good views. There is a hard section at the north end that is not…login to view the rest of this post

UPDATE: So far John.... we need more replies. End of June: Okutama Or Tochigi - Fireflies (ホタル), Easy Hike, Hydrangea Flowers (あじさい) This was a popul…login to view the rest of this post

Here is a scan of one of these maps - the map was probably 20 years old so they last a long time. They make it easy by giving the route times. Useful things like the free lodges (hinangoya -避難小屋) locations and spring water points near Alpine ridges. Route descriptions are good with path conditions -...

Please say if you will bring your camping equipment.

Or if you need the campsite rental ones (will be 3 person tent share).
Hire sleeping bag?
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UPDATES: Important! The campsite places will probably be available until the end of April - hopefully! After that space will disappear and it might be…login to view the rest of this post

All major hiking organisations will recommend you have a physical map and compass as they are the most reliable and do not need power or batteries. Hiking Maps (登山地図 - tozan-chizu) In most outdoor shops and most bookshops you will find several brands of hiking maps. There are two main brands that ha...

With 3 days it might be possible to do something a bit special and maybe some people attend for 1,2, or 3 days. Please leave a comment on te event pag…login to view the rest of this post

Yours is the first reply on Fri 14th so as it was planned for the 15th, it is now too late to do anything. Maybe as an early winter trip later befor…login to view the rest of this post

Please reply if you are interested in mountain navigation - reading maps, using compass, navigating to points and measuring distance walked. This would be part homework, maybe zoom or evening class in Tokyo. Then followed by exercises outside and then in the mountains. Route Planning How to calculat...

Hacho no yu say the leaves are changing soon. It is usually around the 15th for peak autumn colours in the valley. This is one of the best trips of th…login to view the rest of this post

Tanzawa Beginner Walk and Wild Camp. River Swim Pools If enough interested and the weather not rainy. Date to be decided by weather forecast in Septe…login to view the rest of this post

Up to Netty and Deepam to agree a date. Once date set a few more would be expected.

I can give you a map copy but you will have to go as a group - ea…login to view the rest of this post