Tokyo Fun Hikes and Day Trips

Mount Hodo hiking & Nagatoro River Cruise.

Tue, Aug 11 · 10:55 AM JST

Nogami Sta. 野上駅, 埼玉県秩父郡長瀞町本野上,, Chichibu District, JP

Welcome to Tokyo Fun Hikes and Day Trips.

To join this event please see below and send me a message on LINE. Everyone needs to do this every time.
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Please join as for a fun day out in Chichibu, where we will climb Mount Hodo, and visit the shrine there. We will take the ropeway down and then enjoy a riverboat cruise on the Nagatoro River.
Please bring your lunch with you.

Hiking blog

Hodo-san ropeway

Nagatoro river cruise
YouTube video

We will meet at Nogami Station BEFORE 10.55am. Please kindly ensure you arrive punctually. There is a Chichibu Line train departing Kumagaya station at 10.02am, arriving at Nogami at 10.49am. This is the latest train you should take.

◾️After you have applied to join this event, please contact Mark via the Line application quoting your FULL NAME and this message: [Nagatoro hike - 11th August] MARK's LINE ACCOUNT
If you would like to bring a guest, please ask me via Line.

◾️参加されるイベントの名前(フルネーム)と日付を付けてマークにLINEしてください。
例: [Nagatoro hike - 11th August] MARK's LINE ACCOUNT
定員の都合上、お連れ様がいる時は事前にLINEでご相談ください。

OUR ROUTE:

The course is generally well-maintained and beginner-friendly. Apart from several steps leading to the summit, it shouldn’t be too difficult. However please make sure you bring proper hiking shoes.

From the station, the route is well-signposted, and the hike blog (above) details it clearly too.

We will have lunch at the summit.

Although we should have enough time, we must make sure we are at the ropeway station by 1.30pm at the latest to be certain of having enough time to view the shrine and getting on the river cruise (often final departures are between 3.30~4pm).

The event will finish at Nagatoro station.

Expected distance 5km to the mountain top, walking time 90~100 minutes.

Additional fees (approximate):
Ropeway down ¥700
Nagatoro riverboat cruise ¥2000~¥2500

Event fee:
¥1000 (regular prepaid fee) if you pay by 7pm on 10th August (PayPay, or in cash at an earlier event).
¥1500 in cash on the event day (11th August) - please bring the correct money.

If you don't have PayPay, please ask a friend or coworker to do the transaction for you (give them cash!).

Cancellation policy:

• Full refund given if cancellation is notified BY LINE MESSAGE by 7pm on 10th August
• Reservation and then no-showing or late cancellation requires full payment of the event fee via PayPay within 24 hours. Further non-payment will result in removal from the group.

Tokyo Fun Events open chat group on LINE
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After the event, you may submit a review/evaluation. Please kindly rate appropriately as a low evaluation has an impact on the group. Things you should clearly understand in advance:

1. I (Mark) am not a tour guide. For many events this will also be my first time, and events are mainly organised based on intensive internet research.
2. Nature cannot be guaranteed, so flower festivals may be impacted by the recent climate.
3. We aim to depart on time, however bus schedules might change. This is unavoidable.
4. We request participants arrive EARLY. In rare cases we might wait a few minutes if we do not need to take a bus.
5. The number of participants is not guaranteed. However we will not have large groups.
6. The event finish time might be earlier or later than advertised. The hiking time might be longer/shorter than anticipated. Return bus times are not guaranteed.

Sunflower Festa 🌻at Nagai Uminote Soleil Hill & 🌊 Mitohama (beach) swim/dinner

Sat, Aug 15 · 9:25 AM JST

三崎口駅 Misakiguchi station, 神奈川県三浦市初声町下宮田495, Miura, JP

Welcome to Tokyo Fun Hikes and Day Trips.

To join this event please see below and send me a message on LINE. Everyone needs to do this every time.
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Let's take a day trip to see the Sunflower Festa at Nagai Uminote Park Soleil Hill, near Yokosuka, go to Mitohama beach in the afternoon, and (optional) go to a beach cafe afterwards.

Nagai Uminote Park Soleil Hill official website

We will meet at Misakiguchi station at 9.25am, and then take a bus ride (9.36am, 25 minutes, ¥340). Please kindly ensure you arrive punctually. Take one train earlier than you need.

Bus information

We will find a suitable spot for lunch. Please bring your lunch or buy something in the park.

We will return to Misakiguchi station by bus, and then walk to Mitohama - BEACH! Remember to bring your swimwear and a towel.

In the late afternoon let’s go to a cafe nearby (optional).

Beach Wellness cafe closes at 5pm, so we will get there by 4pm.

◾️After you have applied to join this event, please contact Mark via the Line application quoting your FULL NAME and this message: [Sunflower festival & beach - 15th August] MARK's LINE ACCOUNT
If you would like to bring a guest, please ask me via Line.

◾️参加されるイベントの名前(フルネーム)と日付を付けてマーク先生にLINEしてください。
例:[Sunflower festival & beach - 15th August] MARK's LINE ACCOUNT
定員の都合上、お連れ様がいる時は事前にLINEでご相談ください。

The sprawling yellow sunflower field stretches over 5,000sqm and has sweeping views of the blue sea. On clear days, you might even spot Mt Fuji in the distance over Sagami Bay.

From mid-July until late August, Yokosuka Soleil Hill is filled with the color of approximately 100,000 sunflowers in bloom. On clear days there is also the possibility of seeing Mt. Fuji over Sagami Bay in the distance, making this an ultra-photogenic summertime destination. At first glance, the sunflowers may all look the same, but you’ll be able to spot four varieties growing here: Sunrich, Sunfinity, Sensation and SunBelievable.

Along with the multitude of beautiful flowers to enjoy, there will be a limited-time sunflower-inspired curry at the on-site restaurant, and a variety of hands-on workshops, including opportunities to make a sunflower wreath (1500 yen) or bake some sunflower-designed melon pan (1200 yen).

Entrance to the park is FREE ADMISSION.

Event fee:
¥1000 (regular prepaid fee) if you pay by 7pm on 14th August (PayPay, or in cash at an earlier event).
¥1500 in cash on the event day (15th August) - please bring the correct money.

If you don't have PayPay, please ask a friend or coworker to do the transaction for you (give them cash!).

Cancellation policy:

• Full refund given if cancellation is notified BY LINE MESSAGE by 7pm on 14th August
• Reservation and then no-showing or late cancellation requires full payment of the event fee via PayPay within 24 hours. Further non-payment will result in removal from the group.

Tokyo Fun Events open chat group on LINE
Tokyo Fun Events on Instagram
Tokyo Fun Events on Facebook

After the event, you may submit a review/evaluation. Please kindly rate appropriately as a low evaluation has an impact on the group. Things you should clearly understand in advance:

1. I (Mark) am not a tour guide. For many events this will also be my first time, and events are mainly organised based on intensive internet research.
2. Nature cannot be guaranteed, so flower festivals may be impacted by the recent climate.
3. We aim to depart on time, however bus schedules might change. This is unavoidable.
4. We request participants arrive EARLY. In rare cases we might wait a few minutes if we do not need to take a bus.
5. The number of participants is not guaranteed. However we will not have large groups.
6. The event finish time might be earlier or later than advertised. The hiking time might be longer/shorter than anticipated. Return bus times are not guaranteed.

Kamakura Daibutsu hiking, temples, shrines, and the SLAM DUNK spot.

Sun, Aug 23 · 10:15 AM JST

北鎌倉駅 Kita-Kamakura Station, 神奈川県鎌倉市山ノ内501, Kamakura, JP

Welcome to Tokyo Fun Hikes and Day Trips.

Signing up early helps get the event noticed and attracts more people. Of course you can change your mind and cancel later if you need to.
早めに登録していただくと、このイベントが目に留まりやすくなり、参加者も増えます。もちろん大丈夫です — 後で気が変わってキャンセルしても問題ありません。

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To join this event please see below and send me a message on LINE. Without this, you will not find out our meeting point. EVERYONE needs to do this EVERY TIME, including those who have participated with me previously.

Let’s see the sights and nature of Kamakura together. This is a short and easy hike, with lots of sightseeing spots.

◾️After you have applied to join this event, please contact Mark via the Line application quoting your FULL NAME and this message: [Kamakura Daibutsu - 23rd August] MARK's LINE ACCOUNT

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We'll leave Kita-Kamakura station at 10.15am, so please ensure you arrive at least 10 minutes earlier.

Along the hiking trail is Genjiyama Park, which has the statue of Minamoto no Yoritomo, the famous Japanese Samuri. We will take just a short rest/lunch break here.

After the park, we will visit Zeniaraibenzaiten Shrine. Especially popular with people in the business world, it is said that performing a ritual coin washing here will multiply your wealth.

Located nearby is Sasuke Inari Shrine. Legend has it that Minamoto Yoritomo, the first Shogun of Kamakura was visited in a dream by an Inari, (a white fox) who advised him when to attack his enemies, thus ensuring a victory. Out of gratitude, Sasuke Inari Shrine was built in the 12th century to honor this messenger. You'll be surrounded by countless foxes of all shapes and sizes. Set within a dense forest canopy, this interesting shrine has a rather surreal and at times, slightly eerie atmosphere.

We'll then make our way to Kotoku-in, the home of the daibutsu (big buddha), and then Hase-dera.

Around Hase-dera there are various souvenir shops.

From Hase we'll walk along the coastal road to Kamakura Kōkōmae station - the location of a famous scene from the anime “Slam Dunk”

The hiking course is not difficult, so regular sneakers/trainers should be fine.

Expected walking distance - less than 10km.

The event will end at approximately 4.30pm at Kamakura Kōkōmae station.

You need to bring:

• Additional money for temple fees
• Lunch/snacks

Event fee:
¥750 (discount fee) limited to the first 5 applicants (make sure you contact me on LINE immediately!) - payment is required via PayPay within 24 hours and is non-refundable. If you think you may need to cancel, then choose the option below ⬇️
¥1250 (regular prepaid fee) if you pay by 7pm on 22nd August (PayPay, or in cash at an earlier event).
¥1500 in cash on the event day (21st August) - please bring the correct money (see the NOTE below).

If you don't have PayPay, please ask a friend or coworker to do the transaction for you (give them cash!).

Cancellation policy:

• Full refund given for ¥1250 payments if cancellation is notified BY LINE MESSAGE at least 36 hours before the event start time.
• Reservation and then no-showing without prepayment requires full payment of the event fee via PayPay within 24 hours. Further non-payment will result in removal from the group.

Tokyo Fun Events open chat group on LINE
Tokyo Fun Events on Instagram
Tokyo Fun Events on Facebook

After the event, you may submit a review/evaluation. Please kindly rate appropriately as a low evaluation has an impact on the group. Things you should clearly understand in advance:

1. I (Mark) am not a tour guide. For many events this will also be my first time, and events are mainly organised based on intensive internet research.
2. Nature cannot be guaranteed, so flower festivals may be impacted by the recent climate.
3. We aim to depart on time, however bus schedules might change. This is unavoidable.
4. We request participants arrive EARLY. In rare cases we might wait a few minutes if we do not need to take a bus.
5. The number of participants is not guaranteed. However we will not have large groups.
6. The event finish time might be earlier or later than advertised. The hiking time might be longer/shorter than anticipated. Return bus times are not guaranteed.

How to calculate your review appropriately:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5 stars) = Everything was as described.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4 stars) = The event was generally ok, but there were a few things that you weren't happy with (please provide further details).
⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3 stars) = The event was disappointing (please provide further details).
⭐️⭐️ (2 stars) = The event was poor (please provide further details).
⭐️ (1 star) = The event was terrible (please provide further details).

3 mountain hiking & Exploring Sarushima

Sat, Aug 29 · 10:00 AM JST

Keikyu Nagasawa Station, 京急長沢駅, Miura Fuji Course, JP

Welcome to Tokyo Fun Hikes and Day Trips.

To join this event please see below and send me a message on LINE. Everyone needs to do this every time.
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Please join as for a fun day out in Yokosuka, where we will climb three small peaks, and then take a short boat ride across Tokyo Bay to Sarushima - Tokyo Bay’s only deserted nature island where visitors can have an adventure.

Web review
Scenic video

3 mountains blog

Please bring your lunch with you.

We will meet at Keikyu-Nagasawa Station BEFORE 10am. Please kindly ensure you arrive punctually.

We will begin with a beginner-friendly 3-hour hike starting at Keikyu-Nagasawa station (京急長沢駅) and ending at Tsukuihama station (津久井浜駅).

Each of the three peaks are low-level, taking around 30-minutes to climb to each summit.

We should see plenty of wildlife, and excellent views of Tsukuihama Beach, Izu's Oshima Island, and the Boso Peninsula.

We will then take a 20-minute train ride from Tsukuihama to Yokosuka-Chuo for Sarushima.

With an area of 1.6km, Sarushima is the only natural island in Tokyo Bay. It was used as a battery by the Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period, and after the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the island was developed as part of the Yokosuka Navy Yard. Since it is located at the entrance of Tokyo Bay, it became a defense point to protect the capital of Japan.

Sarushima is now uninhabited, and after World War II, it was developed as a marine park. Nowadays, it is a popular leisure spot, only a 10 minute boat ride from Yokosuka.

On the island, there is a giant brick ruin. With cut walls, tunnels, and munitions depots. Going deeper, it is like a hidden secret base. These ruins were once forts designed to defend Tokyo; Japan’s capital city. It is reminiscent of Studio Ghibli’s “Castle in the Sky”. There is also an important brick ruin made using French techniques. It is designated as a national historic site.

It takes about an hour to walk around the island.

There are, in fact, no monkeys on Monkey Island. Sarushima's name came from an old legend that speaks of a large white monkey that guided a monk to a safe shelter after his ship drifted ashore on the island in a storm.

◾️After you have applied to join this event, please contact Mark via the Line application quoting your FULL NAME and this message: [Sarushima - 29th August] MARK’s LINE ACCOUNT
If you would like to bring a guest, please ask me via Line.
◾️参加されるイベントの名前(フルネーム)と日付を付けてマークにLINEしてください。
例:[Sarushima - 29th August] MARK’s LINE ACCOUNT
定員の都合上、お連れ様がいる時は事前にLINEでご相談ください。

Additional fees (approximate):
Return ferry cost & park admission = ¥2000

Event fee:
¥1000 (regular prepaid fee) if you pay by 7pm on 28th August (PayPay, or in cash at an earlier event).
¥1500 in cash on the event day (29th August) - please bring the correct money.

If you don't have PayPay, please ask a friend or coworker to do the transaction for you (give them cash!).

Cancellation policy:

• Full refund given if cancellation is notified BY LINE MESSAGE by 7pm on 28th August
• Reservation and then no-showing or late cancellation requires full payment of the event fee via PayPay within 24 hours. Further non-payment will result in removal from the group.

Tokyo Fun Events open chat group on LINE
Tokyo Fun Events on Instagram
Tokyo Fun Events on Facebook

After the event, you may submit a review/evaluation. Please kindly rate appropriately as a low evaluation has an impact on the group. Things you should clearly understand in advance:

1. I (Mark) am not a tour guide. For many events this will also be my first time, and events are mainly organised based on intensive internet research.
2. Nature cannot be guaranteed, so flower festivals may be impacted by the recent climate.
3. We aim to depart on time, however bus schedules might change. This is unavoidable.
4. We request participants arrive EARLY. In rare cases we might wait a few minutes if we do not need to take a bus.
5. The number of participants is not guaranteed. However we will not have large groups.
6. The event finish time might be earlier or later than advertised. The hiking time might be longer/shorter than anticipated. Return bus times are not guaranteed.