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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

An updated summary of events planned last year but cancelled due to a family emergency. This is not a complete list! Looking forward to special events in Japan this year. Depending on the weather there will be weekly events from October to December 2024. These will mostly be to the best places for ...

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

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

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

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

The first cherry blossom is now approaching full bloom at Myougi San - one of the best trips in Japan!

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

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

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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

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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 ...

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 ...

Can you give me a complete hiking event plan for Mount Kumotori? Andy The answer is not bad... if you were making a plan it would be quicker to use this and modify it to suit your plan details.A better answer maybe if the names of each point on the route are given. ChatGPT Of course, I'd be happy ...

Are there free places to stay on the route hiking up Mount Kumotori? ChatGPT As of my last update in September 2021, Mount Kumotori is the highest peak in the Okutama Mountains, located in Tokyo, Japan. Hiking up Mount Kumotori is a popular activity, and there are several free places to stay along ...

Route time climbing Mount Kumotori from Okutama dam ChatGPT The time it takes to climb Mount Kumotori from the Okutama Dam can vary based on factors such as your hiking pace, trail conditions, and rest breaks. The Okutama Dam is a common starting point for climbing Mount Kumotori. One popular route ...

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 ...