Summary:

Fun, casual, barefoot hike up beautiful Mt Takao including vegan snacks, community building circles, and a meditation on top.

Time: 10am - 16:30pm (approx)

Date: Saturday 13 July 2024

Location: Meet at 9:45am by Takaosanguchi Station

We will climb the (mostly paved) Trail 1 of Mt Takao.

Investment: 3500 yen https://book.stripe.com/cN2aHR276gogeXuaEH

Includes: Vegan snacks, meditation. If you want more than snacks, welcome to bring your own lunch or buy from shops along the route.

VIP Ticket: 4500 yen https://buy.stripe.com/3cs4jtfXW8VOaHe6os

Includes: Regular ticket and entry into Takaosanguchi Onsen after the hike

Details:

9:45am Gather in front of Takaosanguchi Station

10:00am Connection Circle to check in and introduce the hike

10:15am begin walking up Route 1 of Mt Takao

11 am (estimate) rest and check in how everyone is doing

12 pm (estimate) rest and check in how everyone is doing

12:30 pm (estimate) meditation and rest on top of Mt Takao

14 pm (estimate) begin heading down Mt Takao

15 pm (estimate) rest and check in how everyone is doing

15:30 pm (estimate) onsen near Takaosanguchi Station

16:30 pm (estimate) Closing Circle

What to bring:

• Water bottle (*)

(*) There are vending machines and water refill places along the way

Optional:

• Lunch (*)
• Hat in case of sun
• Rainwear in case of rain
• Towel, wet tissues for your feet
• First aid supplies
• Sunscreen
• Insect spray
• Picnic sheet, seat pad

(*) I will bring vegan snacks for everyone. There is food available along the way, including ramen on the top of Mt Takao.

After our hike, I’ll buy tickets for VIP ticket holders to visit the onsen near Takaosanguchi Station. Relax after a great hike up the mountain!

By joining the hike you agree that safety is your own responsibility.

Reserve your space

This hike and meditation event is limited to ten attendees.

Reserve your spot via Stripe!

Regular ticket 3500 yen https://book.stripe.com/cN2aHR276gogeXuaEH

VIP ticket 4500 yen includes onsen https://buy.stripe.com/3cs4jtfXW8VOaHe6os

About Takao Trail 1:

• https://en.mttakaomagazine.com/trails/1st
• https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-mount_takao/article-a0003384/#table_of_contents_anchor2

Barefoot Hike:

Slow Paced, crowded, Barefoot Hike on Mt Takao

10am April 15th (Saturday, so it will be crowded!)

Meet at 9:45am Takaosanguchi Station

2000 yen

Bring your own lunch and water. We’ll eat lunch on top of Mt Takao.

We will walk up the (mostly paved) Trail 1 of Mt Takao.

After we hike back down, let’s enjoy Gokurakuyu Onsen! (included in price)

Preparation:

What to bring:

• Water: enough for yourself (about 2 liters)
• Your lunch (we will have lunch on the top of the mountain)
• Hat in case of sun
• Rainwear in case of rain
• Shoes if you think you might need them

Optional:

• Wet tissues for your feet
• First aid supplies
• Sunscreen
• Insect spray

For Onsen:

• spare clothes for Gokurakuyu Onsen

By joining the hike you agree that safety is your own responsibility, not organizers'.

RSVP on Peatix

https://barefoot-hike-takao-15-april-2023.peatix.com/

About Takao Trail 1:

• https://en.mttakaomagazine.com/trails/1st
• https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-mount_takao/article-a0003384/#table_of_contents_anchor2

photo by torii taro

Summary:

Barefoot walk in beautiful traditional Kamakura area

3pm Saturday July 30th

Meet at 14:45 at Kamakura Station

1000 yen

Let’s enjoy a nice walk together, exploring some of the Kamakura area. We’ll make our way down to Enoshima beach. Feel free to bring food to eat while we enjoy the sunset on the beach in Enoshima.

We might have a special guest tour guide from KSGG!

Details:

What to bring:

• Your water or soft drink
• Hat in case of sun
• Rainwear in case of rain
• 1000 yen

Optional:

• Towel, wet tissues for your feet
• First aid supplies
• Sunscreen
• Insect spray
• Picnic sheet, seat pad

Beach:

While alcohol is not allowed on beach, we can chill on the beach as we watch the sun set. Feel free to bring food for after our walk.

Notes:

It’s apparently a 3 hour walk from Kamakura to Enoshima, so I suspect it will take a tad longer if we are barefoot.

By joining the event you agree that safety is your own responsibility. You are welcome to wear shoes anytime you need to.

I will be there, rain or shine. Bare feet are waterproof. ;-) I always recommend self care, so if it’s too hot or wet for you, no pressure to join this time. I look forward to seeing you at a future event!

That said, updates will be posted on this URL until the morning of the event: https://www.robnugen.com/en/events/2022/07/30/en/events/2022/07/30eight-kilometer-barefoot-walk-8km-to-the-beach-for-sunset

RSVP on LINE

Add me (Barefoot Rob) on LINE and let me know you want info about this event. I will make sure you stay up to date for this walk. You have the option to join our LINE group for barefoot walking events.

About Kamakura and Enoshima

• https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2166.html
• http://travelenoshima.jp/beach.html

Summary:

Slow Paced, crowded, Barefoot Hike on Mt Takao

10am July 10th (Sunday, so it will be crowded!)

Meet at 9:45am Takaosanguchi Station

1000 yen

Bring your own lunch and water. We’ll eat lunch on top of Mt Takao.

We will climb the (mostly paved) Trail 1 of Mt Takao.

Onsen at the bottom after hike!

Details:

What to bring:

• Water: enough for yourself (*)
• Your lunch (we will have lunch on the top of the mountain)
• Hat in case of sun
• Rainwear in case of rain
• (Hiking) shoes (please wear shoes whenever you need to!)
• 1000 yen

Optional:

• Towel, wet tissues for your feet
• First aid supplies
• Sunscreen
• Insect spray
• Picnic sheet, seat pad

After party:

• Bath towel, spare clothes (there is an onsen near Takaosanguchi Station, if you want to relax in onsen after the hike).

(*) It takes 100+ minutes to go up Mt Takao (in shoes), so I suspect at least 2-3 hours for us to hike/walk barefoot. This site says bring 1 liter of water for every 2 hours: https://www.advnture.com/features/water-for-hiking

Insurance:

You can buy insurance from your own provider at your own discretion.

By joining the hike you agree that safety is your own responsibility, not organizers'.

This event is on, rain or shine. Only if the trails are closed or trains stopped will the event be canceled. That said, updates will be posted on this URL until the morning of the event: https://www.robnugen.com/en/events/2022/07/10slow-paced-hike-on-mt-takao-barefoot-challenge/

RSVP on LINE

Add me (Barefoot Rob) on LINE and lemme know you want info about this hike. I will make sure you stay up to date for this hike. You have the option to join our LINE group for barefoot walking events.

About Takao Trail 1:

• https://en.mttakaomagazine.com/trails/1st
• https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-tokyo/in-mount_takao/article-a0003384/#table_of_contents_anchor2