15 Apr 2022, 23:47

Barefoot walking event clear sky & full moon near Izumi Tamagawa

barefoot walking under full moon promo me and mamiko

Enjoy the night air. Enjoy moonlight. Touch the earth. Connect with nature. Connect with friends.

Enjoy chatting and barefoot walking on the full moon night. Share beautiful experiences with like-minded friends!

We’ll also share some quiet time in prayer under the full moon.

When

Saturday 16 April 2022, gather at 19:45; walk toward Tama River at 20:00

Where

Meeting Spot #1 by the benches near Izumi-Tamagawa station https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

2021 aug 16 izumi tamagawa meeting spot

Meeting Spot #2 by Tama River and Odakyu rail crossing https://goo.gl/maps/2Ysk1D4EWmc41q3k7 (on the Tokyo side of the river)

2021 aug 16 tama river odakyu line setagaya

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Details

Enjoy moonlight

Weather permitting, we’ll be bathed in moonlight while enjoying the grassy field with bare feet!

Enjoy Grass

We’ll relax in a lovely grass baseball field next to Tama River.

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

19:45 Meet at Izumi-Tamagawa Station near benches https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

19:55: Walk toward Tama River

The grass is nice for walking and relaxing. Enjoy the light of the full moon.

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Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Probably should bring a jacket because the weather is getting cooler. Bring lightweight shoes for the short (~5 minute) walk to the river. Watch for little rocks!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the situation. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

15 Apr 2022, 23:33

Barefoot walking event overcast under full moon near Izumi Tamagawa

Shinjiro and I had a great time! We walked past the fish stairs and then all the way to 多摩水道橋 to cross the river and walk to Noborito.

Looking across Tama river

2022 apr 15 looking across tama river

bare feet at night

2022 apr 15 bare feet at night

Happy foot (at home afterwards)

2022 apr 15 left sole

02 Apr 2022, 20:02

Barefoot walking event overcast under full moon near Izumi Tamagawa

barefoot walking under full moon promo me and mamiko

Shinjiro and I had a great time!

Enjoy the night air. Enjoy moonlight. Touch the earth. Connect with nature. Connect with friends.

Enjoy chatting and barefoot walking on the full moon night. Share beautiful experiences with like-minded friends!

We’ll also share some quiet time in prayer under the full moon.

When

Friday 15 April 2022, gather at 19:45; walk toward Tama River at 20:00

Where

Meeting Spot #1 by the benches near Izumi-Tamagawa station https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

2021 aug 16 izumi tamagawa meeting spot

Meeting Spot #2 by Tama River and Odakyu rail crossing https://goo.gl/maps/2Ysk1D4EWmc41q3k7 (on the Tokyo side of the river)

2021 aug 16 tama river odakyu line setagaya

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Details

Enjoy moonlight

Weather permitting, we’ll be bathed in moonlight while enjoying the grassy field with bare feet!

Enjoy Grass

We’ll relax in a lovely grass baseball field next to Tama River.

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

19:45 Meet at Izumi-Tamagawa Station near benches https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

19:55: Walk toward Tama River

The grass is nice for walking and relaxing. Enjoy the light of the full moon.

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Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Probably should bring a jacket because the weather is getting cooler. Bring lightweight shoes for the short (~5 minute) walk to the river. Watch for little rocks!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the situation. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

27 Mar 2022, 10:31

Barefoot walk and talk in warmer weather Rinshi-no-Mori Park Meguro-ku

2022 feb 26 rinshi no mori park hide rob teru sho

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature.

Barefoot Walking Experience:

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air.

First Meeting Point

Saturday 23 April 2022, 11:30

Musashi-Koyama Station next to Family Mart

Second Meeting Point

Saturday 23 April 2022, 12:00

Circular space in Rinshi-no-Mori Park

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Enjoy Nature

Rinshi-no-Mori Park features forested grounds and open spaces, plus a stream and playground/picnic areas.

Enjoy Connection

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

What to Expect:

  • I will talk about how to safely walk barefoot.
  • We will feel asphalt, grass, and myriad other surfaces.
  • Let’s enjoy discovering the park together!

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Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes and maybe a bag to carry them just in case you need to put them on during the walk!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the drill. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

25 Mar 2022, 22:59

Barefoot play in grass by the sea in Rinko Park, Yokohama

rinko park

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Touch the sea. Connect with yourself and nature.

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh sea breeze.

Where

Saturday 16 April 2022, 13:00

Circular space in Rinko Park in Yokohama, next to Rinko Park Arch Bridge.

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Details

Enjoy Nature

Rinko Park features large grassy open spaces surrounded by trees, plus concrete steps, walkways, and a bridge, great for experiencing many surfaces barefoot.

Enjoy Connection

Enjoy connection to yourself and our community. Share new experiences with like-minded others.

Enjoy the present moment by settling into your the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

What to Expect:

  • I will talk about how to safely walk barefoot.
  • We will feel grass, concrete, and sea breeze.
  • Let’s enjoy discovering the park together!
  • If the weather is nice, bring lunch to enjoy in the park!

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Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Lunch if you’d like to join us for lunch!

Anything else you need to take care of yourself.

No need for a shoe bag; we’ll be walking in sight of our belongings.

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the situation. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

(image credit https://www.dronestagr.am/rinko-park-yokohama-kanagawa-japan/)

18 Mar 2022, 14:02

Barefoot walk and talk amidst cherry blossom aftermath in Yoyogi Park

2021 may 22 yoyogi park

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature.

Barefoot Walking Experience:

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air.

When

Saturday 09 April 2022: gather at 11:45; enter Yoyogi Park at 12:00

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Where

Yoyogi Park by the clock near Harajuku entrance https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

2021 oct 02 yoyogi park walk meet here

Details

Enjoy Nature

Yoyogi Park has lots of big beautiful trees surrounding its large grassy field.

Enjoy Connection

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

11:45 Meet at Harajuku Gate of Yoyogi Park https://goo.gl/maps/xabS6Nw7TgNScqeCA

12:00: Enter Yoyogi Park

What to Expect:

  • We will meet at 11:45 and by 12:00 decide where to go.
  • I will talk about how to safely walk barefoot.
  • We will feel asphalt, grass, and myriad other surfaces.
  • If it’s raining, we will just walk around the loop.
  • If it’s dry; we might find a place to sit.
  • Let’s enjoy discovering the park together!

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Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes and maybe a bag to carry them just in case you need to put them on during the walk!

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the drill. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

17 Mar 2022, 19:57

Shin Yuri Art Park walk and talk event in brilliant Spring

2022 mar 17 art park shinagawa hiro hiro yoko yumehito arisa mari oshita oshita yosei rob asagawa

Refresh your spirit. Touch the earth. Connect with nature. Connect with friends.

Barefoot Walking Experience at Shinyuri Art Parks

Barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air and a lovely grassy field.

Every Third Thursday of the month

First Meeting Point

Thursday 21 April 2022, 13:30

Shin Yurigaoka between KFC, MUFG, and Dean and Deluca: 35°36'13.3"N 139°30'29.5"E https://w3w.co/locator.juggler.nail

Second Meeting Point is Shin Yuri Art Park

Thursday 21 April 2022, 14:00

Shinyuri Art Parks https://goo.gl/maps/QAhUddBiieDAZsQm6

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Details

Enjoy Grass

Shinyuri Art Parks features an immaculate large grassy field.

Enjoy Breathing

Get away from it all by settling into your being and noticing the motions of your body, one breath and one step at a time.

Enjoy Community

Find like-minded others who enjoy walking barefoot!

What to Expect

  • The event is on, rain or shine.
  • We’ll walk from Shin Yurigaoka station starting 13:45
  • Feel free to join at Shinyuri Art Parks by 14:00.
  • Take off your shoes in the park; connect with mother earth!
  • Meet friends, enjoy chatting, connecting

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Donation:

500 yen

What to bring

Whatever you need to take care of yourself. Come wearing lightweight shoes which you can take off at the grassy field.

Self care is important, so wear shoes whenever you need to!

Covid Considerations

You know the situation. I know you have thought about it and I trust you to make a good decision for yourself. If you want a group with masks, I recommend https://www.meetup.com/tokyospontaneous

02 Feb 2022, 22:19

1430 Day 15 - secret door to a magical wonderland outside a tunnel

Happy I followed my heart!

Barefoot Rob atop a ladder looking back over a tunnel

date: ‘2021-04-30T12:15:13+09:00’

title: 'walking inside triangle braces of snow blocker'
location: 'geo:36.89177,138.76324;u=600'

I was intrigued + amazed + happy to see how strong the snow barriers are.

2021 may 02 u bolt holding snow fence to pole 2021 may 02 3 u bolts holding snow fence to pole

And found a section of triangles through which I could walk quite happily

2021 may 02 inside triangles of snow barrier 2021 may 02 walking inside triangles of snow barrier

Day 15 was

There is a tunnel on Highway 17 just north of Lodge Montoze, through which I can not safely walk because though there are no sidewalks.
One of my skiing friends said there will likely be very few skiers by this date, so I can likely use the ski slopes to the west of the tunnel, possibly using Tashiro Ropeway.

I prefer walking if possible, but we shall see exactly what is possible!

Update 30 April 2021: Owner of Montoze Lodge said there is no reasonable way to go around the mountain. Must go through the tunnel. Be careful or he will give us a ride.

We were careful and had a great time finding a whole magical world.

Here’s pic of the door via Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/Eh73bQc6CphSWg3N8

Walk 06kmfrom Lodge Montozeto Kagura White Horse Inn

date: ‘2021-04-30T21:29:41+09:00’

title: 'Found a secret door out of tunnel'
location: 'geo:36.858386,138.773803;u=65'

The owner of Lodge Montoze offered to drive us through the tunnels, but traffic on Highway 17 seemed light enough to venture through the tunnels on foot.

2021 apr 30 first walking in tunnel

It was basically fine. We just moved to the side when cards approached.

2021 apr 30 cars approaching in the tunnel

My light and reflective vest should keep us visible enough to oncoming vehicles.

2021 apr 30 i had on a light and reflective vest

After walking 800 meters, we found windows in the tunnel!

2021 apr 30 windows in the tunnel

We could barely see through the windows.

I wondered what it would be like out there.

2021 apr 30 could barely see out the windows

Hmmm if only there were a way to go outside.

2021 apr 30 chilling and looking out windows

Walked a few steps further and discovered two huge doors 4 meters tall, standing wide open to the beautiful forest outside.

geo:36.858386,138.773803

2021 apr 30 a huge set of doors appeared

The middle hinge was higher than I am tall!

2021 apr 30 the middle hinge was higher than my head

We found a beautiful stream outside. I looked for a way onto the tunnel.

2021 apr 30 beautiful stream outside

Sweet! A ladder is just the thing I need.

2021 apr 30 a ladder going up

On top of the ladder I see the windowed tunnel was actually a connector between two previously distinct tunnels.

2021 apr 30 view of the top of the tunnel

I could almost make out the name of the end of the first tunnel

2021 apr 30 the north end of southern tunnel

I’m on top of the world (of happiness)!

2021 apr 30 selfie atop ladder between tunnels

Back down the ladder looked a bit spooky and was totally fine.

2021 apr 30 back down the ladder

Looking back, I could just about see the name of the second tunnel

2021 apr 30 almost see the name of the second tunnel 2021 apr 30 exploring the area between tunnels 2021 apr 30 i wonder if there is something over there

These wall holders really intrigue me

2021 apr 30 looking at wall holder

Cool! It opens up into a larger space.. including a ladder!

2021 apr 30 found the ladder back here

Duplicate pictures were also posted on May 3rd. Future editor figure out what to do.

2021 may 02 outside the windowed tunnel between long tunnels

There must be a way to get up there

2021 may 02 exploring the area how do i get up there

Some of the wall anchors did not have covers; I didn’t take a picture, but there were three cables inside.

2021 may 02 wondering about the anchors holding wall up

Yes! I found a ladder around the corner

2021 may 02 found a ladder 2021 may 02 tunnel from top of ladder 2021 may 02 selfie from top of tunnel end 2021 may 02 trying to make out name of tunnel

Eventually time to go back down..

2021 may 02 back down ladder

02 Feb 2022, 21:56

1428 Day 13: absolutely the hardest day that I won't do again

Barefoot Rob pointing to start and end points on hiking trail map

BEGIN 22:50pm JST Wednesday 2 February 2022

I just put all the content below based on entries visible here

content/quests/walk-to-niigata/2021/04/28almost-at-the-trail-we-need-to-take.md
content/quests/walk-to-niigata/2021/04/28day-13-will-likely-be-challenging.md
content/quests/walk-to-niigata/2021/04/28francois--get-down-from-there.md
content/quests/walk-to-niigata/2021/04/28good-morning-day-13.md
content/quests/walk-to-niigata/2021/04/28hard-to-see-but-ladder-ready-to-climb.md
content/quests/walk-to-niigata/2021/04/28highway-17-before-trail.md
content/quests/walk-to-niigata/2021/04/28oops-we-were-only-halfway-when-i-thought-we-were-close.md
content/quests/walk-to-niigata/2021/04/28red-bridge-and-abandoned-trampoline-building.md
content/quests/walk-to-niigata/2021/04/28snow-on-the-trail-and-tunnel-through-the-trees.md
content/quests/walk-to-niigata/2021/04/28this-concrete-block-keeps-the-road-in-place.md
content/quests/walk-to-niigata/2021/04/29omg-i-did-not-know-the-ways-this-trip-would-be-difficult.md
content/quests/walk-to-niigata/2021/04/29past-trail-arriving-at-akashiya-house.md

BUT it seems the post date for some might not match the order in which photos were taken.

The order below is my best guess, but the bestest way would be to check the exif data on the photos, not necessarily including the ones Jason took of me (with his camera, I think), which we can pretty easily establish were taken while on the red bridge.

END 22:50pm JST Wednesday 2 February 2022

date: ‘2021-04-28T09:00:22+09:00’

title: "good morning day 13"
location: 'geo:36.72829,138.87984;u=2000'

Getting started today on day 13 walking toward the trailhead of my entry point over the hills past the tunnel that I can’t go through..

2021 apr 27 route to the trailhead to go around tunnel

date: ‘2021-04-28T09:08:19+09:00’

title: 'hard to see but ladder ready to climb'
location: 'geo:36.7298,138.87692;u=122.4000015258789'

Oh my gosh there’s a ladder right there across the highway from us but there’s a bunch of cars going by and I don’t think they would understand why I’m climbing this ladder…

2021 apr 27 i want to climb this ladder

Later I decided these ladders are for the monkeys in the area because the concrete walls are hard to climb.

(the black smear in the photo is a car entering the frame)

date: ‘2021-04-28T09:14:16+09:00’

title: 'red bridge and abandoned trampoline building'

Bridge pretty close to Sarugakyo Onsen area

2021 apr 28 red bridge from the side

This was taken from the same point I just took the Red bridge picture

2021 apr 28 valley underlooking red bridge

916 a.m. approaching the Red bridge

2021 apr 28 approaching the red bridge

Jason took pics of me on the Red bridge

2021 apr 28 rob cheese on red bridge

2021 apr 28 rob walking on red bridge

Built in 1963

2021 apr 28 bridge inscription

Not sure what these are but they sure seen rusty

2021 apr 28 rusted light poles i guess

I’m glad we didn’t go into this abandoned building because I barely made it to my hotel in time for dinner tonight but I did certainly think about going into the building…

2021 apr 28 another abandoned building

I did a few test bounces on the trampoline but it wasn’t strong enough for me to be comfortable doing backflips on it

2021 apr 28 trampoline and skate ramps

I wonder what caused the sheet to be lifted up strongly enough to pull these things out of the ground you usually stab it in

2021 apr 28 what has caused these to be pulled up

date: ‘2021-04-28T09:32:13+09:00’

title: 'François!  get down from there!'
location: 'geo:36.73237,138.86935;u=42.5'

Naughty rabbit

Walking along a telephone line or something I saw a place where François can sit

date: ‘2021-04-28T09:58:47+09:00’

title: 'almost at the trail we need to take'
location: 'geo:36.71806,138.89841;u=3099.9990234375'

2021 apr 27 François and red flowering tree

Wow. This red flowering tree amazed me with its red flowering flowers.

2021 apr 27 François and white flowering tree

If I lived near here I wonder how often I would try to climb this wall..

2021 apr 27 neat wall

Does walking count as slow?

2021 apr 27 slow traffic keep left

The numbers keep getting higher. Remember, add like 30km to count from Yokohama.

2021 apr 27 François at 172 km

((( Oh and for the record, we still had 2km to walk before getting to the trail we needed to take. )))

date: ‘2021-04-28T10:20:13+09:00’

title: 'oops we were only halfway when I thought we were close'
location: 'geo:36.73077,138.85625;u=300'

Mountains are getting closer and closer… I guess maybe they’re just tall hills and not really mountains

2021 apr 27 more of a big hill not a mountain

date: ‘2021-04-28T10:23:52+09:00’

title: 'this concrete block keeps the road in place'
location: 'geo:36.72981,138.87072;u=1600'

This concrete block is keeping the road on the mountain

2021 apr 28 concrete block

2021 apr 28 feet over concrete block

2021 apr 28 concrete block is keeping the road on the mountain

date: ‘2021-04-28T09:31:39+09:00’

title: 'highway 17 before trail'

Let’s reflect on how this reflector works.

2021 apr 28 reflector

I guess these are to catch snow..

2021 apr 28 snow catchers perhaps

This is where we transferred from highway 17 to walking on the trails around Mitsukuni Tunnel

2021 apr 28 planning to hike from here to there

date: ‘2021-04-28T13:59:00+09:00’

title: 'snow on the trail and tunnel through the trees'
location: 'geo:36.7634,138.82418;u=2200'

Somehow, there’s a little patch of snow un melted on the trail when we haven’t seen any other such patches for some kilometers

2021 apr 27 small patch of snow in the trail

And between the trees we can just barely make out the tunnel that we’re walking around

2021 apr 27 tunnel visible between the trees

Me at Obansanja Shrine

2021 apr 28 rob at obansanja shrine

Standing on the frame near the tunnel entrance

2021 apr 28 rob on mitsukuni tunnel

2021 apr 28 rob walking along windowed tunnel

post date: ‘2021-04-29T06:27:50+09:00’

title: 'past trail arriving at akashiya house'
location: 'geo:36.78711,138.79841;u=1899.9990234375'

2021 apr 28 snow near bottom of the trail 2021 apr 28 snow and stream near trail 2021 apr 28 we are right here 2021 apr 28 sign with a black bear 2021 apr 28 mitsukuni tunnel interior 2021 apr 28 the next windowed tunnel 2021 apr 28 corona safety sign over highway 2021 apr 28 ski slope sans snow 2021 apr 28 akashiya house entrance

Plan for Day 13:

Will use:

Will not use:

Notice the tunnels on Highway 17 (Mikuni Highway), south of Obansanja Shrine. Along 17, I will take a trail starting here, hike around the tunnels, past Obansanja Shrine, and finish the trail here.

You may notice there is another tunnel looking thing, but it has a sidewalk next to it.

Walk 14kmfrom Sports Inn Fujiyato Family House Akashiya

31 Jan 2022, 10:33

1427 Day 12: met shop 0002 and abandoned hotel in Monkey Capital

Barefoot Rob holding François next to Kameya 0002 shop owner

2022-jan-31 13:48

I found the shop! I gave up scanning along the road and just clicked and boom here it is:

https://goo.gl/maps/cLdDCDxoPEUGc9ZAA

亀屋酒店 Kameya Liquor Store

  • 〒379-1404 群馬県利根郡みなかみ町相俣25-1
  • 25-1 Aimata, Minakami, Tone District, Gunma 379-1404

+81-278-66-0002

date: 2021-04-27T20:11:09+09:00

title: "Day 12 finished (photos)"

It is late on Day 12 and I just finished uploading Day 9 and Day 11 photos..

Day 12 will have to wait. Day 12 photos have been uploaded to Smugmug

https://thunderrabbit.smugmug.com/Travel/Japan/Quests/2021-walk-to-Niigata/Day-12-2021-april-27/

AND as of 2 Feb 2022, here are Day 12 photos here:

2021 apr 27 08:36:07 meet jason here 2021 apr 27 09:38:22 house with avalanche wall 2021 apr 27 09:39:56 house with avalanche fence 2021 apr 27 09:40:36 car with kick 2021 apr 27 09:45:41 free water on street 2021 apr 27 09:47:50 green water in pond 2021 apr 27 09:48:34 jason watching scenery 2021 apr 27 09:51:02 bus by river way 2021 apr 27 09:56:45 green mountains blue sky 2021 apr 27 09:58:50 rebar triangles on rebar stilts 2021 apr 27 09:59:16 jason by road 2021 apr 27 10:00:20 overlooking farm shed 2021 apr 27 10:02:03 bamboo on wire 2021 apr 27 10:02:19 under bamboo on wire 2021 apr 27 10:03:00 fallen growing tree 2021 apr 27 10:03:23 fallen growing tree 2021 apr 27 10:06:11 vine shall not pass 2021 apr 27 10:07:05 jason walking along wooded road 2021 apr 27 10:07:29 old fence along woods 2021 apr 27 10:12:22 i think we went up this road

2021-04-27 10:21:09

Hiked to top of hill near Hie Shrine

https://goo.gl/maps/v9EcbncMP8AtAC6MA

2022 jan 31 2021 apr 27 after walking up trail near hie shrine

2021 apr 27 10:26:51 flooded rice field 2021 apr 27 10:28:09 sandals impressed with debris 2021 apr 27 10:34:22 do not climb on rail

Day 12 is when we met the woman with phone number ending in 0002! She and her crew were really friendly, saying they knew the owner back at Day 11 and the owner at Fujiya.

2021 apr 27 10:47:22 francois for sale 2021 apr 27 1050 kameya 0002 lost her name as of 2022 jan 31

2021 apr 27 11:26:40 koi flags by lake 2021 apr 27 11:26:56 wow koi flags across lake 2021 apr 27 11:31:49 how did these rails get pushed over 2021 apr 27 11:48:18 abandoned hotel ro 2021 apr 27 11:48:22 abandoned hotel ro entrance 2021 apr 27 11:50:50 looking north toward bungee bridge

After seeing this building for a bit, I was like “whoah it’s abandoned!” and started taking pics.

Akayako Hotel was abandoned, with its front door literally open and leaves strewn into the lobby.

It’s right on Highway 17 below the bungee jump area.

2021 apr 27 11:53:22 abandoned akayako hotel exterior 2021 apr 27 11:53:27 abandoned akayako hotel next to highway 2021 apr 27 11:54:48 tables in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 11:54:51 tables and vinyl couches in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 11:54:54 vinyl couches in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 11:55:14 rice bowls in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 11:55:44 circular sun graffiti in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 11:55:49 my bag in lobby in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 11:56:37 shattered vase staircase in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 11:56:40 intact vase staircase in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 11:57:26 graffiti watching you in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 11:57:51 happy karaoke in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 11:57:55 graffiti watching francois in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 11:58:37 francois on safe in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 11:59:19 free tv and safe in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 11:59:40 dirt patterns on floor akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:00:25 francois by stairs in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:01:07 poop watching you in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:01:12 winking graffiti in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:01:31 lifted mildewed tatami in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:01:50 old pillows blankets tatami fridge in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:01:52 old pillows blankets tatami fridge in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:02:33 francois in fishtank in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:03:20 grumpy door in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:03:55 both vases in staircase in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:04:29 tired vending machine in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:05:01 free tv and stand akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:05:11 jason near vending machine akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:05:32 opened safe in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:05:56 stubbed my toe in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:06:18 plaster and mildew party in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:06:36 view toward road in lower floor in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:07:07 tired vending machine in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:07:54 nice lake view in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:07:58 nice lake view in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:08:07 free yukatas in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:08:18 free blankets in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:08:45 peeled walls covered couch in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:08:47 peeled walls old tatami in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:08:48 bugs chewed tatami in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:08:55 couch and blankets in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:08:57 couch and blankets in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:09:47 seeds on floor in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:09:50 seeds closeup in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:09:53 nice lake view in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:09:57 sink nook in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:10:13 graffiti mirror in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:10:56 stairs down to 2 in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:11:00 posters in stairwell in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:12:54 francois on slot machine in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:13:09 foot by slot machine in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:13:53 francois and figurines in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:14:44 letter from ek levator in akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:14:48 postmark closeup in akayako hotel

It was super interesting to see all the safes, TVs, blankets… plus perfectly fine little things like cups and saucers.

2021 apr 27 12:17:36 bungee bridge 2021 apr 27 12:19:09 guard rail construction 2021 apr 27 12:19:13 guard rail construction 2021 apr 27 12:19:52 guard rail construction 2021 apr 27 12:20:05 feet overlooking guardrailless drop 2021 apr 27 12:21:13 coca collection 2021 apr 27 12:21:17 coca collection 2021 apr 27 12:23:14 markers overlooking lake 2021 apr 27 12:23:58 monkey capital onsen 2021 apr 27 12:24:32 looking back at akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:26:39 wires and trees 2021 apr 27 12:28:59 looking back at akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:29:03 looking back at akayako hotel 2021 apr 27 12:29:54 simple screws 2021 apr 27 12:31:35 big plastic water tank maybe 2021 apr 27 12:33:09 put on my sandals also stubbed toe seems fine 2021 apr 27 12:35:07 challenging sidewalk ahead 2021 apr 27 12:35:25 from tokyo 169 kilometers 2021 apr 27 12:36:06 to niigata 171 km 2021 apr 27 12:40:14 francois with flowers too tired to face camera 2021 apr 27 12:41:13 flower ship 2021 apr 27 12:45:05 hole rusted in wheel barrow 2021 apr 27 12:46:32 dandy lion chilling above debris 2021 apr 27 12:49:04 jason washing hands in basin 2021 apr 27 12:49:10 spherical water basin 2021 apr 27 12:58:24 spring water along street 2021 apr 27 12:58:26 spring water along street

1pm or so

Dragged our butts into Fujiya Hotel where my phone would be delivered. I expected the owner to let me know it arrived but eventually had to go down and she was like “oh hmmm yeah..” and eventually “oh here it is!” buried under a few sheets within a huge stack of paper on her desk!

Wow would I have received it if I hadn’t asked??

“That’s my phone you’re burying there!!”

2021 apr 27 1829 dinner fujiya 2021 apr 27 1830 dinner with son

BEGIN pics posted 29 April 2021, title pics-of-rob-day-12 so apparently from Day 12

date: ‘2021-04-29T06:13:10+09:00’

title: 'pics of rob day 12'

Jason took pics of me on the Red bridge

2021 apr 28 rob cheese on red bridge 2021 apr 28 rob walking on red bridge 2021 apr 28 rob at obansanja shrine 2021 apr 28 rob on mitsukuni tunnel 2021 apr 28 rob walking along windowed tunnel

END pics posted 29 April 2021, title pics-of-rob-day-12 so apparently from Day 12

Here was the plan for Day Twelve

Oh nooo the Bungy jump location seems to be closed April 27th!!