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by Andy OCJ
Thu Oct 10, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: Outdoor Events 2024 (アウトドアイベント)
Topic: Oct 19,20th: Direct Route (2hrs) Okukinu Wild Onsen - Hirogawara no Yu (広河原の湯)
Replies: 1
Views: 141

Re: Oct 19,20th: Direct Route (2hrs) Okukinu Wild Onsen - Hirogawara no Yu (広河原の湯)

If you want to go you will need to reply here ASAP. Steve will lead the event but needs time to prepare and buy a large sheet the line the bath. This …login to view the rest of this post
by Andy OCJ
Mon Oct 07, 2024 12:02 am
Forum: Outdoor Events 2024 (アウトドアイベント)
Topic: Oct 19,20th: Direct Route (2hrs) Okukinu Wild Onsen - Hirogawara no Yu (広河原の湯)
Replies: 1
Views: 141

Oct 19,20th: Direct Route (2hrs) Okukinu Wild Onsen - Hirogawara no Yu (広河原の湯)

Some of the best autumn colours in this area and should be peak time this weekend. Steve will lead this event if several people sign up. This is the …login to view the rest of this post
by Andy OCJ
Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:41 pm
Forum: Social Events, Discussion, Contact Us (お問い合わせ), FAQ
Topic: Autumn 2024 Events: October - December
Replies: 11
Views: 848

Re: Autumn 2024 Events: October - December

The first trip might be a a forest walk from Nantai San (free log house) to Okukinu valley on an old path once used to carry supplies by horse. Quiet route with good autumn colours.

Or an easy route to the wild onsen in forest in Okukinu.

Or a very old path from Nikko to the wild onsen - NEW ROUTE!
by Andy OCJ
Tue Sep 17, 2024 7:37 pm
Forum: Social Events, Discussion, Contact Us (お問い合わせ), FAQ
Topic: Autumn 2024 Events: October - December
Replies: 11
Views: 848

Re: Autumn 2024 Events: October - December

Will decide and post around the 14th for the weekend Oct 19-20th
by Andy OCJ
Mon Aug 26, 2024 7:24 pm
Forum: Social Events, Discussion, Contact Us (お問い合わせ), FAQ
Topic: Autumn 2024 Events: October - December
Replies: 11
Views: 848

Re: Autumn 2024 Events: October - December

The photo gallery contains less than 1% of event photos but could be a useful guide. All photos I uploaded start with a date then location in the name. Each year album you can browse October, November, December and see what some of the good events are. https://outdoorclubjapan.com/photos/ Quick way ...
by Andy OCJ
Tue Aug 20, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: Social Events, Discussion, Contact Us (お問い合わせ), FAQ
Topic: Autumn 2024 Events: October - December
Replies: 11
Views: 848

Re: Autumn 2024 Events: October - December

2nd,3rd Nov might be good in Okutama higher up and Gunma. Depends on the seasonal change so it could get pushed back a week. Gunma has a good cheap campsite for a possible BBQ camp and a wild spot near Myougi by a stream under red maple. A week or so before that there is a very good rocky ridge in ...
by Andy OCJ
Sun Aug 18, 2024 11:21 pm
Forum: Social Events, Discussion, Contact Us (お問い合わせ), FAQ
Topic: Autumn 2024 Events: October - December
Replies: 11
Views: 848

Re: Autumn 2024 Events: October - December

You tell me the exact dates of the autumn colours and tell me the exact weather forecast, and I can tell you the exact event. All events are mainly for a special hike or wild bath with autumn colours. It is impossible to give certainty due to timing of leaves changing colour, typhoons and weather ...
by Andy OCJ
Sun Jul 07, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: Social Events, Discussion, Contact Us (お問い合わせ), FAQ
Topic: Autumn 2024 Events: October - December
Replies: 11
Views: 848

Autumn 2024 Events: October - December

紅葉 情報 2024 https://koyo.walkerplus.com/ https://sp.jorudan.co.jp/leaf/ https://n-kishou.com/corp/news-contents/autumn/ https://tenki.jp/kouyou/ https://weathernews.jp/koyo/ https://koyo-jp.info/column/38/ As mentioned above, this year's intense heat is expected to continue into September, so the leav ...
by Andy OCJ
Thu May 09, 2024 10:20 pm
Forum: Outdoor Events 2024 (アウトドアイベント)
Topic: May: Okutama Nippara Valley Wild Forest Camp and Optional Hike
Replies: 0
Views: 737

May: Okutama Nippara Valley Wild Forest Camp and Optional Hike

May: Okutama Nippara Valley Wild Forest Camp and Optional Hike Over Ridge to Okutama Lake. Reply to this message if you want to go - several people wi…login to view the rest of this post
by Andy OCJ
Fri May 03, 2024 4:26 am
Forum: Outdoor Events 2024 (アウトドアイベント)
Topic: Golden Week ( May 3-6th) Gunma (BBQ) Camp and Rocky Mountains
Replies: 2
Views: 743

Re: Golden Week ( May 3-6th) Gunma (BBQ) Camp and Rocky Mountains

I do not know yet... a few people have logged in the website to have a look but no replies yet, except yours. It is getting late for Saturday unless a…login to view the rest of this post
by Andy OCJ
Mon Apr 29, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: Outdoor Events 2024 (アウトドアイベント)
Topic: Golden Week ( May 3-6th) Gunma (BBQ) Camp and Rocky Mountains
Replies: 2
Views: 743

Golden Week ( May 3-6th) Gunma (BBQ) Camp and Rocky Mountains

Golden Week ( May 3-6th) Gunma (BBQ) Camp and Rocky Mountains People will need to work together to do activities each day and pay for the campsite, sh…login to view the rest of this post
by Andy OCJ
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: Outdoor Events 2024 (アウトドアイベント)
Topic: Best Outdoor Events for April and Gweek 2024
Replies: 4
Views: 1243

Re: Best Outdoor Events for April and Gweek 2024

Remember, I cannot spend the time here for private trips unrelated to OCJ. In future people will have to look themselves... or contribute to the club …login to view the rest of this post
by Andy OCJ
Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:01 am
Forum: Outdoor Events 2024 (アウトドアイベント)
Topic: Best Outdoor Events for April and Gweek 2024
Replies: 4
Views: 1243

Re: Best Outdoor Events for April and Gweek 2024

The first cherry blossom is now approaching full bloom at Myougi San - one of the best trips in Japan!
by Andy OCJ
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:57 pm
Forum: Outdoor Events 2024 (アウトドアイベント)
Topic: Best Outdoor Events for April and Gweek 2024
Replies: 4
Views: 1243

Best Outdoor Events for April and Gweek 2024

End of March beginning of April 2. Nagatoro has a lot of cherry blossom out along the streets and railway paths (steam trains). There is a cheap camps…login to view the rest of this post
by Andy OCJ
Mon Mar 11, 2024 4:28 am
Forum: Outdoor Events 2024 (アウトドアイベント)
Topic: SUNDAY March 17th: Mitake San Hike and Plum Blossom Park Yoshinobaigo (吉野梅 - よしのばいごう 梅まつり)
Replies: 0
Views: 482

SUNDAY March 17th: Mitake San Hike and Plum Blossom Park Yoshinobaigo (吉野梅 - よしのばいごう 梅まつり)

Update: For those interested in Sunday... if you wrap up warm, you can do the event. There may be strong wind at times but has reduced a little since…login to view the rest of this post
by Andy OCJ
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:17 am
Forum: Outdoor Events 2024 (アウトドアイベント)
Topic: Sunday March 3rd: Takatori Yama Hike, Rock Carvings, Temples, Plum Blossom Festival, Hot Spiced Wine
Replies: 11
Views: 1540

Re: Sunday March 3rd: Takatori Yama Hike, Rock Carvings, Temples, Plum Blossom Festival, Hot Spiced Wine

We used wine packs similar to this for spiced wine. There was a better one but a dark full bodied fruity one usually tastes good. As you can see we ha…login to view the rest of this post
by Andy OCJ
Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:34 pm
Forum: Outdoor Events 2024 (アウトドアイベント)
Topic: Sunday March 3rd: Takatori Yama Hike, Rock Carvings, Temples, Plum Blossom Festival, Hot Spiced Wine
Replies: 11
Views: 1540

Sunday March 3rd: Takatori Yama Hike, Rock Carvings, Temples, Plum Blossom Festival, Hot Spiced Wine

UPDATES: All details added - with maps. Numbered 1 to 5 but displayed the opposite way on the page. Weather looks go at the moment but cool in the ev…login to view the rest of this post
by Andy OCJ
Fri Aug 11, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: Social Events, Discussion, Contact Us (お問い合わせ), FAQ
Topic: ChatGPT - Planning Hiking Events and Gear List
Replies: 6
Views: 9267

Re: ChatGPT - Planning Hiking Events and Gear List

Are there any free wild hot springs a day from Tokyo? ChatGPT Andy Not bad... found Okukinu. Yes, there are several free wild hot springs (also known as "onsen") within a day's travel from Tokyo. Here are a few options you might consider: Nikko Yumoto Onsen: Nikko is a popular tourist destination a ...
by Andy OCJ
Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: Social Events, Discussion, Contact Us (お問い合わせ), FAQ
Topic: ChatGPT - Planning Hiking Events and Gear List
Replies: 6
Views: 9267

Re: ChatGPT - Planning Hiking Events and Gear List

What are the dangers of sawanobori (waterfall or stream climbing)? ChatGPT Sawanobori, also known as waterfall or stream climbing, is a popular outdoor activity that involves ascending waterfalls and streams by climbing, hiking, and sometimes swimming. While it can be an exhilarating and ...