Tokyo Fun Activities for Well-being

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1. Start & End time
3:00pm* - 6:00pm
*You can join at the time that is convenient for you.
2. Venue
Name: Casa de Eduardo（カサ　デ　エドゥアルド）
Address: 4-1-8 Chūō Nakano-ku, Tokyo（中野区中央4-1-8）
3. Participation Fee
7,000yen(cash), including foods*, drinks** and taxes
*Empanada(チリ風ミートパン), Cazuela(チリ風鍋), Salad, Grilled prime beef, chicken and chorizo, etc
**Wine(red/white), Beer, Soft drinks, etc.
4. Notes
_Anyone over the age of 20 is welcome.
_You can stay longer for an extra charge.
_Be sure to update your RSVP when changing your attendance.
_If this event is cancelled, it will be posted on the communication board by noon the day before.

Mt. Kita-Hotakadake (北穂高岳) is a striking 3,106-meter peak located in the Northern Japan Alps. Renowned for its jagged, rocky summit and dramatic panoramic views, it sits at the northern end of the famous Hotaka Mountain Range on the border of Nagano and Gifu prefectures. Karasawa Cirque (涸沢カール) is a massive, crescent-shaped glacial valley at 2,300 meters in the Northern Japanese Alps. Surrounded by 3,000-meter peaks like Mount Okuhotaka, it serves as a scenic destination and a primary basecamp for mountaineers. (from Wikipedia,etc)
On the second day, we walk from Kamikochi to at Karasawa Cirque and camp* in our own tents at the campsite. The third day, we go up to Mt. Kita-Hotakadake and return to the campsite. The fourth day, we go back to Kamikochi. This hike is suitable for intermediate hikers. The primary route to Mt. Kita-Hotakadake involves climbing up a steep rock wall where we must frequently use fixed chains and ladders. Please make sure that you participate in this hike at your own risk. In the case of rain or bad conditions, it may be canceled.
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1. Hiking Schedule
<1st&2nd day>
Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal(バスタ新宿) 22:25 -(Bus)- 5:20 Kamikochi Bus Terminal(上高地バスターミナル)&Breakfast 6:00 -- 9:00 Yokoo Lodge(横尾山荘) 9:30 -- 13:00 Karasawa Cirque Campsite*(涸沢カールキャンプ場) >> pitching a tent, free time and dinner
*https://karasawa-hyutte.com/
<3rd day>
5:00 getting up/breakfast >> Campsite 6:30 -- 10:00 Mt.Kita-Hotakadake(北穂高岳山頂) 10:30 -- 12:30 Campsite >> lunch, free time and dinner
<4th day>
5:00 getting up/breakfast, striking a tent >> campsite 7:30 -- 9:30 Yokoo Lodge(横尾山荘) -(free time, lunch)- 14:00 Konasino-yu(bating:optional)(小梨の湯) 15:00 -- 15:20 Kamikochi Bus Terminal(上高地バスターミナル) 15:50 -(Bus)- 20:37 Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal(バスタ新宿)
**https://www.nihonalpskankou.com/facility/other/
2. Hiking Distance & Time
<2nd day >
Walking distance : 15.0km
Elevation distance(up) : 800m
Walking time : approx. 6.5hrs
<3rd day>
Walking distance : 4.0km
Elevation distance(up/down) : 800m
Walking time : approx. 5.5hrs
<4th day>Walking distance : 15.0km
Elevation distance(down) : 800m
Walking time : approx. 6.0 hours
3. Meeting Time & Place
10:15pm* 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 10:25pm. Don't be late!
4. Clothes and Belongings
Hiking shoes, rain gear, gloves, helmet*, hat/cap, headlamp/flashlight, sunglasses, sunblock, 1.5L water, poles if you use them, map, first-aid kit, etc.
*You can rent a helmet at the lodge. (1,000yen)
(Gears for camping)
Tent, mattress, sleeping bag, small backpack, portable tableware, cooker set, stove & gas, water bag(2-3L), lantern, portable chair, insect repellent, change of clothes, face towel, etc.
(Foods & drinks for camping)**
Foods for dinner on the 2nd&3rd days and breakfast & lunch on the 2nd,3rd,$4th days. Your favorite snacks and drinks, etc.
**You can buy something foods or drinks at lodges, etc along the way.
5. Participation Fee
1) Expressway Bus fare : 18,000yen(going) + 16,000yen(returning) = 34,000yen
These tickets will be booked by this event host.
If you don't need them, please let me know in advance.
2) Campsite fee : 2,000yen/person x 2 nights = 4,000yen
No advance reservation is required.
There are water supply and toilets.
3) As part of Meetup.com subscription fee: 1,000yen
4) Konashino-yu bathing fee(optional): 1,000yen
6. Notes
1) You may also participate by staying at an accommodation facility instead of camping; in this case, please make your own accommodation reservations.
2) I'll ask the participants for their full name, address, age, emergency contact information, etc. in order to submit the hiking registration card later.
3) I recommend to take out insurance for hiking. Rescue cost will be covered. See below FYI.
https://ridgelineimages.com/musings/japan-hiking-insurance-providers-compared/
4) Be sure to update your RSVP when changing your attendance.
5) Do Not use bear bells, since it sounds like noise for some people.
6) If this event is cancelled or rescheduled, it will be posted on the communication board at lease two days before the first day.