Try and visit the wild caves if possible - a lot to see. I don't recommend using time for the Saiko wind caves - a lot of forest walking and not much to see (西湖風穴第1,2,3,4, ....12). There is parking along the road (route 71 for the main cave area). The caves in the blue circle area were fun and easy …login to view the rest of this post

For those needing a helmet - you can use the Japanese (earthquake/emergency) helmets, IF THE CHIN STRAP LOCKS and the helmet does not twist. They are very cheap. Alternatively a cycle helmet will do.


You will need camping equipment, or try to share.…login to view the rest of this post

PEOPLE NEED TO REPLY SOON IF VANS ARE TO BE HIRED. See how the weather developes. I would not recommend this if rain, and many club members will not sign up. If rain looks likely then better to wait a week or two as the rainy season weakens/ends. 11th and 18th usually hardly any rain or season endin…login to view the rest of this post

It is impossible to visit them all in a weekend .Hopefully more will sign up for another car to be used. NW Fuji Cave List You can search for info but there is not a lot on the internet for some caves. 須走胎内 約20.00m, 犬涼み山風穴第1 91.5m, ムジナ穴 118.2m, 犬涼み山風穴第2 130m, 犬涼み山風穴第3 約50.00m, 犬涼み山風穴第4 約120.00m, 犬涼み…login to view the rest of this post

Campsite is pretty big - never had a problem getting space. There are another 2 nearby as backups but some road noise. Name Fuji - fuketsu is a bit confusing. Rather than the name of one cave it was meant to cover the range of caves - many. Scan below of an incomplete list of caves for NW area. Chan…login to view the rest of this post

UPDATES: Cave maps and details added. You can visit up to about 40 caves in a weekend if lucky Signed Up - about 9 people see Adam's post for sign up list: http://outdoorclubjapan.com/viewtopic.php?p=17577#p17577 Title & Date: July 11-12: Fuji WILD Lava Caves, Lake Swim, BBQ Camp, Aokigahara 'S...…login to view the rest of this post

UPDATES: People can use this for planning an evebt there - copy and paste details. Title & Date: : 1 Day Easy Rocky Ridge Hike - Iwayama (新鹿沼-岩山) An unusal small rocky mountain with longer ridge not far from Shinkanuma station. Only 275m peak to another peak 328m high. It is an easy fun day out ...…login to view the rest of this post

If people want to share photos they can do in the OCJ gallery. It is different software from the message board so login is different. We share fixed user accounts. You can see the username and password in the informaation section. Also explains how to upload and get photos. You cannot use your own I…login to view the rest of this post

No need to reply here now - use mchat in the menu bar. Quicker and easier for meeting discussion.

Some hiking maps attached. Maybe Kuromo Iwa is worth stopping at - I can't remember it well... so maybe not …login to view the rest of this post

June - added. People do not need to ask - just check the list on page 1 (max 25 people) then reply here to sign up and that they will attend. I might not reply again as in UK and will be sleeping at event time. Maybe Nozomi can answer any final questions. WEATHER IS EVEN BETTER - PERFECT DAY. 8) :) …login to view the rest of this post

Weather forecast has improved a lot - very good, so confirmed going Saturday. Take rainwear as there could be some later or in the mountains. Hinode yama now also changed to sunny/cloudy most of the day. See weather links on page 1. If there is a thunderstorm you can come down any suitable path (lef…login to view the rest of this post

Yes, please read the information carefully - at the beginning of the topic on page 1.

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The weather forecasts look ok - event confirmed.

All details are now added to the first post - read carefully....!

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Please do not send 500yen to me -Kaeko already has sent. Nozomi will collect on the day and send to paypal. If the event is cancelled it is a big problem sending back, and Nozomi does not know who paid me. I cannot keep updating the page. Paypal also take a larger fee for each small transaction. Re…login to view the rest of this post

Abhijeet Fixed... we go by the reply order anyway so that is always there. Thanks for pointing out. Group is getting a bit big. All details are now added to first post on page 1. I suggest those going from Shinjuku meet on the platform (in the middle) at 1110am. Train at 1122. SEE TRAVEL DETAILS SEC…login to view the rest of this post

All details added to first post.

Hi. I and my friend are interested in this event.

Important
As stated in club rules, your friend must register and sign up on the website - everyone the same.

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All details added first post.