🎍Summer Hike (+ Great Canyon & Dip Feet in the River) 🎍, Sun, Jul 2, 2023, 10:45 AM

Are you looking for a fun summer adventure? Join us for our Summer Hike through Kyoto's Great Bamboo Forest and the historic streets of Saga Toriimoto, followed by a refreshing dip in the Katsura River on July 2, 2023, at 10:45 AM. Don't worry if you don't speak English - we welcome everyone!

Our 6.5km hike offers stunning views of Kyoto's lush Hozukyo Canyon, along with the chance to see Japan's quirky Tanuki statues and more. Check out our previous hike photos here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/oppleosaka/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2578868639032060.

The hike is easy, with only an 800-meter ascent through a forest to Rokucho-Toge Pass and a steep descent into the Hozukyo. We'll be on paved roads for most of the hike. Please wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes, bring sunscreen, plenty of water, a bento, a blue tarp or other ground covering for when we eat lunch, and a swimsuit and shoes for the river if you wish to wade or take a dip.

Here's our plan:
10:45-11:05 - Meet at Shin-Osaka Station outside the Midosuji Line Subway Gates
11:05-11:15 - Proceed to JR Line train to Kyoto.
11:20 - Train departs Shin-Osaka for Kyoto
11:44-11:52- Transfer to Sagano Line at Kyoto Station (we arrive on track 2, our train is on track 33)
11:53 - train departs Kyoto for Saga-Arashiyama
12:14-12:30 - arrive at Hozukyo Station, take pictures use the toilet.
12:30-1:00 - walk to Hozukyo Torokko Station for a picture with the tanuki statues
1:00-1:15 - Pictures with the tanukis
1:15-1:30 - walk to lunch spot on the Kiyotaki trail on the river
1:30-3:00 - Lunch, swim in the river.
3:00-4:45 hike to Saga Toriimoto, to the back entrance of the Bamboo forest, ending at Saga-Arashiyama Station
4:57 Train back to Kyoto.
5:29: Fastest Connection to Shin-Osaka
5:52: Arrive at Shin-Osaka, Otsukaresama

The hike is rated 1.5 out of 5, so it's easy for everyone to enjoy. The participation fee is only 1500 yen. To join us or if you have any questions, please contact Bryan at https://www.facebook.com/bryan.baie. We can't wait to see you there!