Connect with nature. Connect with friends. Join us for a city walk!

Slow-paced barefoot city hike to Todoroki Ravine Park, Nogemachi Park, and Tamagawa Recreation Ground. We will also spend some time in meditation - mindful practice that enables us to find more joy in daily living. Barefoot Rob and others will be barefoot; you’re welcome to try walking barefoot as well!

Meeting Point

Saturday 19 November 2022, 10:45

We will meet at Todoroki Station, South Exit https://goo.gl/maps/QANo4iJUhNm7Kun49

Course (3.5 km):

Todoroki Station → Todoroki Ravine Park → Tamagawa Nogemachi Park → Lunch time in the park → Todoroki Fudōson Temple with small waterfall → Todoroki Japanese Gardens → Tamagawa Recreation Ground → Meditation experience (7 min)

Enjoy vivid autumn foliage in beautiful natural surroundings and find like-minded others who enjoy walking barefoot!

What to expect:

• Barefoot Rob will talk about how to safely walk barefoot.

• Walking surfaces:

sidewalk tile, asphalt sidewalks, smooth/rough/sharp asphalt walking path, asphalt walking path with stones, wooden boards, a mixture of dirt and fallen leaves and tree branches, short gravel path, grass.

Please do not rush and stay alert about where you’re walking to avoid injury.

• Difficulty level: beginner/lower intermediate.
• The hike is on in the rain.

Donation: 1,000 yen

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What to bring

• Your water/soft drink (recommend hot drink in a thermos)
• Lunch (there is a convenience store near our meeting point)
• Hat in case of sun
• Rainwear in case of rain
• Easy-to-wear sandals for hard-to-walk surfaces (if desired)
• Walking shoes if you need
• Towel, wet tissues for your feet
• First aid supplies
• A warm seat pad if desired (we will have a big tarp for everyone)
• Hand/body warmers (hokkairo)
• Whatever you may need to take care of yourself
• 1,000 Yen

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

RSVP by joining Todoroki Valley hike participants LINE group specifically for the Saturday 19 November 2022 hike!

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