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| November 1st - 3rd | Saturday to Monday Bike Trip ***Japan Alps Dream Tour!!! *** Have I got a trip for you! How about a three day extravaganza in the Japanese Alps starting from Nagano!!! Guaranteed to be the ultimate Japanese cycle experience! Don't believe me? Why not check it out for yourself at... http://www.kancycling.com/Destinations/Alps/Alps.html See what I mean? How about that spectacular snow-capped alpine scenery? Hey, did you read the part about the free onsen the second night at Nozawa Onsen? Does that sound nice or what? Still not enough? How about visiting the hot springs of the mysterious Japanese snow monkey!? Take a bath with them! They won't bite! Like off-road? We could throw in a possible off-road section from Shiga Koen for good measure! See, I've got you hooked for the best bike adventure you could ever dream of! So sign on up! Don't be shy now! Leader: Ivan Breen <Join the event!> Meet: We're working on it. Probably the Osaka Shinkansen Platform for Nagano. Transportation: Shinkansen (One way appox. 11,470Yen Accommodation: We will either camp or stay in a couple of cheap minshukus. Bring: Bike touring gear - a helmet, spare inner tube, tools, puncture repair kit, lights and some extra warm clothing. Limit: Open to everyone for now Deadline: No deadline yet, but that may change for the future. ____________________________________________________ November 8th | Saturday IOC Meeting - Special Event The November 8th IOC Meeting will be most unusual. Join us as we nibble cheese and sip wine at our annual Gallery Night. Gallery Night will take place at the Chuokohkaido. This is a community center located just east of the Osaka City Hall and Library. What is Gallery Night? It's your chance to share a couple of your prized photos taken on recent outdoor adventures or holidays. Leader: Jacquelyn <Join the event!> Meet: Chuokohkaido in Osaka Time: Newcomers 6:00PM. Regular meeting from 6:30 followed by Gallery night viewing and judging. Notes: Please enlarge your prints to a convenient viewing size. A collage of smaller prints is also okay. Digital slide shows on laptop computers or slide presentations are also welcome! Display boards and tape and markers will be available for your use. Art patrons will vote for the most spectacular photos and small prizes will be given. Due to the large number of new members in IOC, please reserve your display space with Jacquelyn ahead of time. November 8th | Saturday Muroji & Hasedera Cycle Come on a relaxed cycle to see Muroji & Hasedera, two of Nara prefecture's most famous temples, in their Autumn glory. Early start and early finish to allow people to attend the IOC Gallery night in Osaka that evening. *1/2 Leader: Chris <Join the event!> Bring: Helmet (essential), tool kit & snacks. ____________________________________________________ November 9th | Sunday Yamanobe no Michi Day Hike * Feel like a relaxing day hike? Then this hike is for you! The trail is called "Yamanobe no michi", 15K course in the Nara Prefecture foothills. We'll pass lots of ancient Japanese historical monuments along way; such as tumulus mounds and shrines. Some of these historical places to were cited in "Manyo" anthology (8th century). The views from the mountainside are beautiful and perfect for sharing with friends on a lovely autumn Sunday. Contact: Yoko Fujita <Join the event!> Meet: Miwa station (JP Sakurai line) Bring: hiking footwear and lunch Costs: Train fair from Namba to Miwa is \770(one way) by way of Kintatsu and then JR ____________________________________________________ November 15th - 16th | Saturday - Sunday Hike or Cycle to Soni Kogen - Event Full ** From Nabari station we will hike to the Youth Center in time for dinner. The next day we will walk out to the bus or walk all the way back to the Kintetsu station, depending on participants interest. Maximum 8 people. Leader: Paul <Join the event!> (Sorry, this event ic closed. There are now 8 members.) Meet: We will leave Namba around 8:30am, arriving in Nabari in time for the bus at 10:50am. Costs: JPY1500 for sheet rental and three meals. Notes: Please keep in mind that this facility is set up for children. While it is cheap there is a certain amount of nonsense to be put up with like folding sheets the correct way and morning exercises at 6am. ____________________________________________________ November 16th | Sunday Hiking in Atagoyama * Arashiyam region in Kyoto is one of the most famous places in the Kansai region to visit in the Autumn. Let's enjoy an easy hike to Atagoyama (924 m). This is about a five hour hike. We will start at JR Hozukyo station, walk along Kiyotaki and then head to Atagoyama shrine. Finaly we finish back at Hankyu Arashyama station. Leader: Tetsuya Inaoka <Join the event!> Meet: Hankyu Arashiyama station ____________________________________________________ November 22nd to 24th | Saturday to Monday Kumano Weekend Anyone interested in spending a lazy, nice weekend in Kumano? Kumano is a beautiful area with activities like hiking Kumano Kodo, cycling the coastline, scuba diving and fishing. There are also famous onsens and mikan (tangerine) plantations in the area. I plan to have two activities going definitely. A hike and a cycle. Fishing and scuba diving can be arranged depending upon request. Anyone interested in doing the Kumano Kodo hiking event? We will stay at my friends fishing village weekend home overlooking the ocean of Kumano Nada. Absolutely beautiful views. *1/2 Leader: Dean <Join the event!> Timing: Plan to drive down Saturday morning and go back Monday evening. Cost: We will each put JPY4000 into a pot to cover car transportation, 2 nights stay, food and drinks which we will buy at the local supermarket. Notes: Anyone else willing to take their own car? The house has a bath and futons, but I suggest bringing your own sleeping bag. 8-10 person limit. ____________________________________________________ November 30th | Sunday A Ladies Beginners cycle event in Nara Sorry guys, just this once, we girls would like to get together. Ladies, lets meet at JR Nara station and do an alternate trail to the teahouse and then make our way north through ever changing terrain and scenery to the onsen in Kasagi. Good training with only one climb to about 450m and then a long downhill. 45km approx. *1/2 Leader: Jacquelyn <Join the event!> Bring: helmet, snacks, spare tube, water bottle, jacket. The onsen provides towels, soap and shampoo. |
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