Thanks to Andy for suggesting we visit Ikuta Ryokuchi Park; there are myriad hidden gems I had never previously seen! He and Miku even showed us a shortcut from the station to the park, whereby we have a quieter walk and bypass a traffic signal.

After storing bags and wallets in free coin lockers at Taro Museum, we walked to the grassy hill behind the big protective sculpture.

So glad that everyone enjoyed themselves, including the rain!

After walking over a hill, we enjoyed the carpet-like grass near a rice field.

Thanks to a man walking by who took these photos of all of us.

On the way back, we saw several cats, including Jennie’s Doppelganger:

From the top of a 3 story tower, which itself was on top of a hill, we noted some brown trees.

For Susan, a photo of a manhole cover:

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

Meditative Walking Experience:

Meditation, walking, breathing, enjoying morning summer air.

When

gather at 09:45; leave Mukogaoka-Yuen Station (向ヶ丘遊園駅) at 10am Saturday, August 14th, 2021

Where

Mukogaoka-Yuen Station (向ヶ丘遊園駅) outside Odakyu Store near South entrance https://goo.gl/maps/YHYb5Nd2CeZA4hQCA https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/6018973434 ///welcome.contain.overnight

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Details

Enjoy Nature

Ikuta Ryokuchi Park is the largest natural environment in Kawasaki. At the beginning of summer irises are in season.

The Japan Open-air Folk House Museum, the Taro Okamoto Museum of Art, the Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum and many other sites are also located in Ikuta Ryokuchi Park.

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.

09:45am Meet outside Odakyu Store near South exit of Mukogaoka-Yuen Station (向ヶ丘遊園駅) https://goo.gl/maps/YHYb5Nd2CeZA4hQCA

10:00am: Walk toward Ikuta Ryokuchi Park

What to Expect:

• We will meet at 09:45 and walk toward the park at 10am.
• If it’s raining, we will just walk around the park.
• If it’s dry; we can find a place to sit.
• I will guide us in meditation, including walking meditation.
• Feel free to take off your shoes; whatever makes you comfortable.

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Costs:

500 yen

What to bring

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

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

(image credit https://trip.pref.kanagawa.jp/destination/exploring-ikuta-ryokuchi-park/410)