What we’re about
(Why has this circle been started?)
I’m in my early 60s and like hiking, dancing, and outdoor sports. I was looking for meetup circles on “meetup.com” fit for active seniors like me. However, unfortunately I couldn’t find such ones around Tokyo. So, I decided to organize one for myself.
(Activities and intentions of this circle)
I’d like to provide places to communicate and interact for seniors, e.g. hiking, eating & drinking etc. And I hope we have a fun time and make friends through common interests and activities. I would be happy if the waves of exchange among seniors are growing and make seniors' life more active and enjoyable.
(Co-organizer)
If someone want to organize a party or a event for seniors, please let me know. I'll be happy to have a co-organizer of this circle.
（サークル発足について） 私はハイキング、ダンス、アウトドアスポーツが好きなシニア（６０才台初め）です。私のような年代の者が参加し易いサークルを”meetup.com”内で探しましたが見つかりませんでした。それで自分でこの会を発足することにしました。 （サークルの活動と趣旨） シニア向けの交流の場（ハイキング、飲食など）を提供し、参加者の皆さんが共通の趣味や活動を通して楽しいひと時を過ごせればと思います。また、シニア間の交流が広がり、シニアの皆さんがより活発に生活をエンジョイできれば幸いです。（共同オーガナイザー）
シニア向けのパーティーやイベントをご自分で企画したい方がいらっしゃいましたら連絡下さい。このサークルの共同オーガナイザーになっていただければと思います。
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Mt. Tsubakurodake Hike：燕岳ハイキングShinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Tokyo
Mt. Tsubakurodake(燕岳:2,763m) is very popular mountain in the Northern Alps(北アルプス) for moderate hikers. We stay overnight in a mountain hut* near the summit. If it's a clear day, the 360-degree view from the top is wonderful. On the final day, enjoy the onsen** at the end of the trail, but it's optional. This hike is suitable for moderate hikers and the pace will be a moderate, average 1.0-1.5km/h throughout the course. Please make sure that you participate in this hike at your own risk. In the case of heavy rain or bad conditions, it may be canceled.
*Enzanso(燕山荘)
**Nakabusa Onsen(中房温泉)
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1. Hiking Schedule
<1st&2nd day>
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal(バスタ新宿) 23:05 -(Expressway Bus)- 4:27 Azumino-Hotaka(安曇野穂高) -- 4:35 JR Hotaka Station(JR穂高駅), Breakfast 6:40 -(Bus)- 7:50 Nakabusa Onsen(中房温泉) 8:00 -- 13:30 Enzanso Lodge(燕山荘), Lunch 14:00 -- 14:30 Mt. Tsubakurodake(燕岳) 14:45 -- 15:10 Enzanso Hut(燕山荘) ... free time, dinner
<3rd day>
5:00 getting up/breakfast >> Enzanso Hut(燕山荘) 6:30 -- 10:00 Nakabusa Onsen(中房温泉), Onsen 11:55 -(Bus)- 13:20 JR Hotaka Station(JR穂高駅) 14:28 -(JR Train)- 17:25 JR Shinjuku Station(JR新宿駅)
2. Hiking Distance & Time
<2nd day >
Walking distance : 5.0km
Elevation distance(up) : 1,400m
Walking time : approx. 5.0hrs
<3rd day>
Walking distance : 4.0km
Elevation distance(down) : -1,250m
Walking time : approx. 3.0hrs
3. Meeting Time & Place
10:45pm* at the 4th departure floor of Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal(バスタ新宿4階出発フロアー)
*Our bus departs at 11:05pm. Don't be late.
4. Clothes and Belongings
Hiking shoes, rain gear, gloves, hat/cap, headlamp, pole if you use them, sunglasses, sunblock, 1.0L water, lunch/snack, change of clothes, face towel for onsen, map, first-aid kit, etc.
5. Cost of Participation- Expressway bus fare from Shinjuku(新宿) to Azumino-Hotaka(安曇野穂高) : 6,300yen
- Bus fare between JR Hotaka Station(JR穂高駅) and Nakabusa Onsen(中房温泉) : 1,500yen x 2 = 3,000yen
- Enzanso Hut fee : 15,000yen/night including the second day's dinner, the third day's breakfast and the taxes. We will stay a shared room.
- Nakabusa Onsen fee(optional) : 950yen
- JR fare from JR Hotaka Station to JR Shinjuku Staion : 6,620yen (including express fare)
- As the maintenance cost of Meetup.com : 1,000yen
6. Notes
- Anyone is welcome, regardless of age.
- Be sure to update your RSVP when changing your attendance.
- Do Not use bear bells, since it sounds like noise for some people.
- The expressway bus and the hut have already been booked. If you will not use them, please let me know in advance. Payment will be made in cash on site.
- I'll ask the participants for their full name, address, age, emergency contact information, etc. in order to submit the hiking registration card later.
- If this event is cancelled, it will be posted on the message board by noon the day before the first day.
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