Kyoto Hiking Group

This is will be a longer hike from Ninose station towards Mt. Takao. Please expect to walk at least 4 - 5 hours.

Meeting point: Outside of Ninose station on the Eizan line. Please check the google map link for the exact location.

Meeting time: 09.45. We start walking at 10.

The route
We start from Ninose station and walk along the West-Kitayama trail. We traverse Mt. Mukaiyama, Ko-toge pass and Himuro in the direction of Mt. Takao.

Around Kyoto in 10-ish days
This is the seventh part of the 'around Kyoto in about ten days` event series. You can join one, two or come along for the whole trip.

Safety and communication
It's likely that last minute messages through line, what's app or meetup chat are not read. (up to 30 minutes before leaving time).
This is because I'm talking to other members.

Your safety and wellbeing is the most important. We start and come back as a group. We go at the pace of the slowest walker.
Please follow instructions provided by the guide. This is to keep you and the group safe.

500 Yen
Participation is 500 yen. Please pay in cash upon arrival.

What to wear?
Please wear closed shoes. Sneakers are fine for this hike. Dress lightly and comfortably. Wear a backpack. NO hand- or shoulder bags.

What to bring?
Bring plenty of water, snacks and a packed lunch.

I look forward to seeing you on this hike!

This is a good beginner hike while still providing a challenge.

Meeting point: in front of the Silver Temple (Ginkakuji).

Meeting time: 09.45 and we start walking at 10.

This hike can be done on sneakers.
500 meter elevation and about 8 KM in length.

Bicycle parking
There is free bicycle parking close to the meeting point. Please come to the meeting point with your bicycle so I can show you where to go. We return to the starting point so you can pick up your bike.

No toilet, no convenience stores
There is no toilet on this hike. Please use the toilet at the foot of the hill before getting to the meeting point. There are no convenience stores along the way. Please buy and bring everything before arriving at the meeting point.

Snack, water and lunch
Please bring all of the above

The route
We take the back route to the top of Daimonji and stop there for lunch. Then we descend to the front and end our hike at Honenji temple.

Honenji temple
This is the final destination. From here you are free to explore further, go for drinks. Walk along the philosophers' path. I will walk back to the bicycle stand to get my bike. This is very close.

The fee is 500 yen. Please pay in cash upon arrival. Your name will state 'unpaid' on meetup. This is fine, nobody else can see this information.

What to wear?
Please wear comfortable hiking clothes. Bring a backpack (not a shoulder bag). Also, wear sturdy walking or hiking shoes. Sneakers are ok.

Intermediate hike
This is an intermediate hike. It's open to new members. This is for people that enjoy hiking and are looking for being active and socializing in nature.

Looking forward to going on this hike! :)