August: Matsuki Gorge Wild Camp (松木渓谷) - Grand Canyon of Japan I cannot go so people need to walk together as a group - easy forest road most of the …login to view the rest of this post

A bit late - same as the last person commented... You will have to collect the OCJ fee and send it on to the club PayPal account. I said to Deepam, yo…login to view the rest of this post

Well, there are two of you.

I can attach a map and train details. One of you will need to send the club event fee to the club paypal account.
I canno…login to view the rest of this post

Sunday 17th: Okutama Hike, Waterfalls, Fireflies (ホタル), Maybe Swim, Picnic This is the last chance to see fireflies around Tokyo as the season is endi…login to view the rest of this post

Registered members can post events themselves. Everyone attending an event you post would have to be registered on the website (club rule - see the link at the top) - even if just a month. It is a good time to visit Japan. Autumn colours start generally around the second weekend of October but earli...

People need to reply here to start group and event planning. Early reply means campsite reservation possible, Late reply means only one option - wild…login to view the rest of this post

The rainy season in Kanto usually starts between the 1st and 2nd week of June. OCJ have often had a simple BBQ with cabin or tent options within the f…login to view the rest of this post

These places are good at Gweek- less crowded than most places. Suggested May 3rd - 5th (or from the 30th if people have time off) The Best! 1. Shimonita-machi in Gunma (government campsite) Looks like it will be open at Golden Week - call them about group size and any other changes due to covid. ほたる...

Review - Hilleberg Akto Tent 1 Person. 4 season. Cost = expensive. Quality = the best! From materials to workmanship, Hilleberg are meticulous. Claimed as the lightest true 4 season tent but still 1.7kg. The pack size is not so small either but if you want a single pole bombproof tent then this is i...

If people reply and volunteer to help out with the group, I can post some detailed information for the best (easy) events this time of year. 1. Chiba …login to view the rest of this post

Well first we need a volunteer to lead the hike or at least meet people. These are ideas only - I will not be leading the trip. When someone, or a gro…login to view the rest of this post

Someone needs to volunteer to meet people so the event can get started and planned for the weekend. Ichinikura valley is a beginner option and a hike…login to view the rest of this post

As no sign up, this event has now been changed. Alex and group will be on a different camp event. Reply ASAP to get the event organized. So far 4 peo…login to view the rest of this post

Plum blossom is reaching it's peak now and rules in the Tokyo area might be relaxed soon. There are many good places around Tokyo to enjoy plum blossom, hiking, picnic, history. Someone will need to volunteer to meet people, collect the OCJ club fee, and guide the hike (as a group). Kamakura histori…login to view the rest of this post

If someone volunteers to meet people, lead the hike (group can do together), and collect the OCJ event fee, I can help with organisation.

All these events are quite simple and I have map scans. People must have the right gear though.

Update: Covid restrictions will limit opportunities this year. Nikko Ice Valley (beginner) An easy 1 day trip but good for all levels. Amazing ice formations along a 300m gorge Unryu Keikoku Best from middle to end of January. Public transport OK. Photos http://outdoorclubjapan.com/photos/index.php/…login to view the rest of this post

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Maybe here not bad - never stayed https://kitaaiki.com/page-26.html 恐竜王国はこだたみキャンプ場 Next to road in Uenomura - noisy, camp on gravel - not recommended. We stayed once at G week. Another idea if small group You can camp by the road at the top of the mountain. It is the super-rindou along the ridge bet…login to view the rest of this post

Not great pics of the Myogi spot but we enjoyed it there - just over the bridge and down.

Update! a new site (after I left Japan anyway): https://ns-park.nanmokushoko.com/%e4%bd%bf%e7%94%a8%e6%96%99%e9%87%91/ Not so cheap though. I would still prefer other options. ================= Not many campsites in that area but at Myogi I think people camp unofficially at the old lodge that closed…login to view the rest of this post