Tanigawadake hike and Takaragawa onsen 
October 23 (Sunday) Minakami, Gunma
An awesome day of hiking up to one of Japan's 100 greatest mountains! See this breath-taking mountain and the surrounding beautiful scenery as autumn turns the leaves into gorgeous yellow and red colors.
Relax in an outdoor onsen widely considered as the No. 1 rotemburo in Japan to finish the day!
Check last year's trip PHOTOS!
A brief description of what will happen on the day:
• Meet in Shinjuku at 6:30am • Get on the bus • Catch up on your sleep or chat with other members • Stop for breakfast on the way • Arrive at Doaiguchi ropeway station around 9:15am • Get on the Tanigawadake ropeway up to Tenjindaira station • Orientation • Safety briefing • Group photo • Stretching • Start the hike at 10am • Arrive at Tanigawadake peak around 12:30pm • Picnic lunch • Hike to Tomanomimi (15mins) • Hike to Okinomimi (15mins) • Hike back down to Tenjindaira station • Get on the ropeway back to Doaiguchi station • Get on the bus • Arrive at Takaragawa onsen around 3:45pm • Onsen until 5pm • Get on the bus • Stop for dinner on the way • Arrive back in Shinjuku around 9pm
Price: 12,500yen
Price includes;
• Private bus transportation (round-trip)
• Tanigawadake ropeway fee (round-trip)
• Entrance fee to Takaragawa onsen
• Accident insurance
• Experienced hike guides
• Chance to meet new people
Discount;
• Regular member (1,000yen) *Joined a TG trip 5 times or more
• If you don't like onsen (1,000yen)
Take note of the following:
• Itinerary may vary due to the weather, traffic conditions, and other unavoidable circumstances.
• Scenic views of Machigasawa and Ichinokura are spectacular.
• Hike is intermediate level (8kms, 656m vertical).
• Hiking experience necessary!
• Reasonable fitness required.
• Buddy system will be applied. You and your partner should look out for each other throughout the hike.
• Don't worry if you are joining alone, we will find you a buddy on the day.
• Only bring the stuff you need for the hike, the lighter the backpack, the better.
• You can leave some of your things (e.g. spare clothes) on the bus.
• Takaragawa onsen is widely considered as the No. 1 outdoor onsen in Japan. It's a mixed outdoor onsen and swimsuits are not allowed. However, it has a separate outdoor bath for females only and it also has a separate indoor onsen for shy people.
• Towels available for rent at the onsen.
• Final details will be sent to the participants by email two days before the event.
• Maximum of 45-people!
What to wear/bring:
• Clothes appropriate to the weather • Hiking/trekking shoes (with ankle protection) • Comfortable socks • Spare clothes • Small backpack • Hiking stick (optional) • Rain coat (in case of bad weather) • Hat • Sunscreen • Sunglasses • Gloves • Small towel • Picnic lunch • Energy drink • Energy snacks • Mineral water or sports drink (1.5L recommended) • iPod/MP3 player • Book (to read on the bus) • Camera • Cellphone • Cash
Check URL's for:
• Meeting spot • Train times and connections • Weather forecast • Tanigawadake ropeway • Takaragawa onsen
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