Enjoy hanami in Kinuta Park!

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

Barefoot Walking Experience:

Cherry blossom viewing, barefoot walking, breathing, enjoying fresh air.

Meeting Point

Saturday 25 March 2023, 13:00

Circular stairs near Yōga Station (North Exit, B1)

Yōga Station(https://goo.gl/maps/9Aispkras314sCAg7) (at bottom of circular stairs)

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Enjoy Nature

Kinuta Park is famous for its cherry blossom (sakura) viewing. It has at least three varieties: Someiyoshino, Yamazakura, and Yaezakura. This makes for a relatively long hanami viewing season of over two weeks.

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!
• Time for hanami lunch (bring your lunch; I’ll bring tarps)

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Donation:

2000 yen

What to bring

Lunch and drink for yourself

Anything else you need to take care of yourself.

Walk barefoot on Japan’s Number 1 Grassy Field!

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 First Saturday of the month

First Meeting Point

Saturday 01 April 2023, 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

Saturday 01 April 2023, 14:00

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

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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!

Barefoot Walking Experience:

Slow-paced barefoot walk from Hikarie walking in a loop near Shibuya Station

We’ll see some history of Toyoko Line, have lunch in a small cafe (with vegan options), visit the foot bath cafe, Mominoki House https://goo.gl/maps/DSwt4wd3MmTrtfyHA

Meeting Point

Sunday 22 January 2023, 12:45

2F of Hikarie, facing Shibuya Scramble Square (https://goo.gl/maps/XNvqTUJuBiV4inhS6)

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Walking surfaces:

Starting in the smooth new pedestrian walkways near Hikarie, we’ll walk along Shibuya River which is relatively smooth we’ll graduate to rough concrete before selecting a cafe for lunch. City streets are generally clean, but can be rough at times.

Please stay alert about where you’re walking to avoid injury.

Course

• Start at Hikarie 2F, facing Shibuya Scramble Square
• Walk along Shibuya River, along old Toyoko Line path
• Lunch in Sarugaku area, price not included
• Walk past Cerulian Tower and across highway 246
• Explore some back streets of Shibuya near Dogenzaka
• Visit Mominoki foot bath cafe, included in price
• Walk down Dogenzaka to world famous Shibuya Crossing
• Barefoot photo near Hachiko Statue
• Say goodbye near Hachiko and disperse to various train lines

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Costs:

• 3000 yen (includes footbath cafe)
• ~2000 yen for lunch

What to bring

• Optional water/soft drink
• Layered clothes to stay comfortable
• Easy-to-wear sandals for hard-to-walk surfaces
• Whatever you may need to take care of yourself
• ~5000 yen

Walk barefoot on Japan’s Number 1 Grassy Field!

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 First Saturday of the month

First Meeting Point

Saturday 04 March 2023, 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

Saturday 04 March 2023, 14:00

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

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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

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

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!

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!

The energy of the full moon supports us in releasing unwanted energies, so we’ll also share some time in meditative energetic release under the full moon.

When

Tuesday 07 March 2023, gather at 19:45; walk toward Tama River at 20:00

Where

Meet by the benches near Izumi-Tamagawa station https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

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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:

2000 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!

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!

The energy of the full moon supports us in releasing unwanted energies, so we’ll also share some time in meditative energetic release under the full moon.

When

Monday 06 February 2023, gather at 19:45; walk toward Tama River at 20:00

Where

Meet by the benches near Izumi-Tamagawa station https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

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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.

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Donation:

2000 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!

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!

The energy of the full moon supports us in releasing unwanted energies, so we’ll also share some time in meditative energetic release under the full moon.

When

Saturday 07 January 2023, gather at 19:45; walk toward Tama River at 20:00

Where

Meet by the benches near Izumi-Tamagawa station https://goo.gl/maps/4yh8TLgADixQYnzU8

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

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.

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

Donation:

2000 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!

Walk barefoot on Japan’s Number 1 Grassy Field!

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 First Saturday of the month

First Meeting Point

Saturday 04 February 2023, 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

Saturday 04 February 2023, 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

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

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!

Walk barefoot on Japan’s Number 1 Grassy Field!

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 First Saturday of the month

First Meeting Point

Saturday 07 January 2023, 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

Saturday 07 January 2023, 14:00

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

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

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

To receive the latest updates, join our LINE group!

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!

Connect with nature. Connect with friends. Join us for a city walk!

Slow-paced barefoot city hike to Todoroki Ravine Park, Nogemachi Park, and Tamagawa Recreation Ground. We will also spend some time in meditation - mindful practice that enables us to find more joy in daily living. Barefoot Rob and others will be barefoot; you’re welcome to try walking barefoot as well!

Meeting Point

Saturday 19 November 2022, 10:45

We will meet at Todoroki Station, South Exit https://goo.gl/maps/QANo4iJUhNm7Kun49

Course (3.5 km):

Todoroki Station → Todoroki Ravine Park → Tamagawa Nogemachi Park → Lunch time in the park → Todoroki Fudōson Temple with small waterfall → Todoroki Japanese Gardens → Tamagawa Recreation Ground → Meditation experience (7 min)

Enjoy vivid autumn foliage in beautiful natural surroundings and find like-minded others who enjoy walking barefoot!

What to expect:

• Barefoot Rob will talk about how to safely walk barefoot.

• Walking surfaces:

sidewalk tile, asphalt sidewalks, smooth/rough/sharp asphalt walking path, asphalt walking path with stones, wooden boards, a mixture of dirt and fallen leaves and tree branches, short gravel path, grass.

Please do not rush and stay alert about where you’re walking to avoid injury.

• Difficulty level: beginner/lower intermediate.
• The hike is on in the rain.

Donation: 1,000 yen

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What to bring

• Your water/soft drink (recommend hot drink in a thermos)
• Lunch (there is a convenience store near our meeting point)
• Hat in case of sun
• Rainwear in case of rain
• Easy-to-wear sandals for hard-to-walk surfaces (if desired)
• Walking shoes if you need
• Towel, wet tissues for your feet
• First aid supplies
• A warm seat pad if desired (we will have a big tarp for everyone)
• Hand/body warmers (hokkairo)
• Whatever you may need to take care of yourself
• 1,000 Yen

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

RSVP by joining Todoroki Valley hike participants LINE group specifically for the Saturday 19 November 2022 hike!

Share this event with others by sending this link https://www.robnugen.com/en/events/2022/11/19peaceful-barefoot-walk-in-todoroki-valley-and-surrounding-parks

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