In Japan, even as we enter September, the intense heat of summer continues to linger on.
Wouldn’t you like to escape the lingering heat for a while and feel the cool hint of autumn hiking on Mt. Takao?
Now the ICC presents our first ever hiking trip to Mt. Takao.
That’s the Michelin Green Guide 3 starred, world renowned, super-popular Mt. Takao!
It has the most climbers in the world with over 2,500,000 people a year reaching the top.
But it’s not only recently that Takao has become popular, in fact it has been a sacred mountain for Japanese mountaineers for a long time.
On the road up the mountain you will come across the great Yakuouin temple, the main temple of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. Approaching it you can feel the history and power of Mount Takao radiating from the ground as you walk.
And Takao is also home to a huge variety of nature and wildlife.
There are crystal clear streams, 1,600 species of plants and trees, and over 100 different species of birds you can meet along the mountain roads.
If you’re worried about making it to the summit, don’t panic!
We will travel halfway up the mountain on Japan’s steepest cable car which climbs a slope of 31.18 degrees, so even those new to hiking or climbing can get to the top with ease!
Climbing together with people from all over the world is a great way to make friends.
So what are you waiting for, come along and join us!
Visit here for the beautiful scenes of Mt. Takao!
Date
Sep. 26th 2017 (Tue.)
Place & Time
Meet at the rotary in front of Takadanobaba Sta. at 8:30am or at the ticket gate of Takaosanguchi Sta. at 10:00am.
Finish at Takaosanguchi Sta. around 3:30pm
Eligibility
Waseda Students
Language
Announcements in Japanese and English. Use whatever language you like to chat to each other!
Fee
Free. Please pay the travel costs to Takaosanguchi by yourself. (Takadanobaba – Takaosanguchi costs 1,024 yen return / round-trip, Cable car 760yen-930yen return / round-trip)
Capacity
35 students. In the event of a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held. Results will be announced by email on the deadline day.
Registration
Via MyWaseda. [MyWaseda] ⇒ [Application Forms and Questionnaires] ⇒ [Fill Out Application Forms] ⇒ [ICC Field Trip: Mt.Takao (Sep. 26th)]
Deadline
Sep. 15th (Fri) 9:00 am
In case of rain
If there is heavy rain on the day the trip will be cancelled. If there is light rain the trip will go ahead.
In case of cancellation you will be notified by email at 8:00am on the day of the trip.
Point of Caution
In principle, cancellation after applying is not accepted. Please check your schedule carefully before applying.
Cancellation Policy
http://www.waseda.jp/inst/icc/other-en/2015/12/02/5275/
Inquiries
TEL: 03-5286-3990 E-mail: [email protected]
