UPDATES:
Confirmed going Saturday - weather is 'very good'!
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All details added
see maps etc.Nozomi will collect the OCJ event fee/contribution (500yen) at the beginning of the event. Please carry 500en coin if possible.
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Cancelled: Aspeeters, Vidal, Kris110940, Karthik, Chihiro, Jay, bintang
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Peak flower bloom by 27th
SEE WEATHER LINKS:
https://weather.yahoo.co.jp/weather/jp/ ... 13228.html
https://tenki.jp/forecast/3/16/4410/13228/10days.html
https://tenkura.n-kishou.co.jp/tk/kanko ... e=15&ba=kk
http://www.jma.go.jp/en/week/
http://www.jma.go.jp/en/yoho/319.html
Title & Date: June 27th Sat: Okutama Easy Hike & Cave, Hydrangea Park (あじさい) & Fireflies (ホタル)
Nozomi will coordinate group on the day and collect OCJ event contribution. Other people can help by watching the end of the group while walking.
Intro
Great combination of Hydrangea in full bloom (large park), then easy (beginner) hike along mountain ridge, a small cave (easy walk inside), ... finally fireflies along the river.
1. Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain - 南沢あじさい山
https://ajisai-yama.com/
Google Map - Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Minam ... 39.2068916
2. Small Cave
The cave is on a hiking trail about 100m below the ridge. On the ridge there are also some rocks.
It is a small cave (just walk in for 10 minutes) Yozawa Limestone Cave (養沢鍾乳洞)
No special equipment needed - take a light. There are a couple of ladders inside but optional. No crawling or climbing,
http://maps.gsi.go.jp/#16/35.770281/139 ... z0r0s0m0f1
http://www1.plala.or.jp/CUE/cave_yozawa.html
http://escience.html.xdomain.jp/saitama ... uzawa.html
3. Fireflies (ホタル)
Many places to see from around 8pm-9pm peak time. Yozawa river (養沢川) area and around Tokuu-in temple (徳雲院).
Due to typhoon last year it may not be as good as usual.
Route
Due to groups size it is better to walk from the station.
Start Musashi Itsukaichi Station - (walk 40 minutes to) - Hydrangea Garden. Allow 1 hour ( or less) there then start hiking - (2-3 hours to ridge above cave) - Mountain Ridge. Can stop at some rocks on the ridge for a break, food, views. Maybe Kuromo-iwa is worth stopping at.Then down path - (20 minutes to) - Cave. Inside cave about 10 minutes ok. Down path - (30 minutes to ) - Yozawa road. Can use toilet there and get water. Take a rest.
It is maybe less than 1km to Kami-yozawa bus stop if you need it.
OPTION
SUNSET is around 7pm so fireflies best by around 8pm.
For fireflies you can continue walking down the Yozawa road (7km) or take the bus back down from Kami-yozawa - go shopping for food etc and do firefly walk around the south end of Yozawa valley.
I think best to rest around Kami-yozawa and walk down the road for firefly viewing after 7pm. Ask local farmers for best spot and time. Usually 8-9pm best.
At the end you can take a bus at the main road to the station or walk it.
武蔵五日市駅 バス時刻表 上養沢
https://www.google.com/maps/search/%E4% ... 657,15.75z
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Event Grade (イベント等級)
viewtopic.php?f=76&t=3451
Hiking is Fitness Grade 2 - Easy, Technical 2 EASY - Beginner (初心者)
If you add walking down the road at Yozawa it is about Fitness grade 3 - Moderate. But less than 50% is actual hiking trail.
The caves has a couple of places where you need to use hands or a ladder. This would be 'Technical 3 MODERATE - Above Beginner' but the cave is only about 10 minutes and optional.
Sign Up Conditions, Contact Details
Reply on this event page to attend. There is a limit now due to large number.
Use the mchat page on the day if you have problems on the train or meeting people:
app.php/mchat
Things to Bring (持参もの)
Proper hiking footwear, rainwear, LED headlight or hand torch,
At least 2 litres of water (can refil at Yozawa), all food for the day (you need to carry).
Insect spray recommended, toilet paper, suncream if sunny,
Spare change for OCJ club event fee 500yen,
Travel Details, Meeting Time & Place (旅行の詳細, 集合時間と場所)
Meet at Musashi Itsukaichi station at 1220pm - just outside the main entrance (on the left as you go out of ticket gate.
BUT BETTER to meet on the platform at Shinjuku if possible at 1110am in the middle of platform (should be platform 12 but could change. Ome special rapid train).
Train leaves at 1122.
BEWARE - train divides at Haijima (or change of train required) - make sure you are on the right part of the train for Musashi Itsukaichi! (do not go to Ome !)
Train timetable (shinjuku):
http://www.hyperdia.com/cgi/en/search.h ... m_target=7
Cost
Train cost from Shinjuku to Musashi Itsukaichi station=820yen oneway.
Hydrangea park entrance fee=500yen
OCJ is funded by 500yen event attendance (up to 3 days). Collected by organizer (at Musashi Itsukaichi) who sends half of that to the club PayPal account for website costs.
