This event will be a walk along the historical remains of the Usui Line. It includes a view of the beautiful Megane Bridge and a lunch of kama-meshi (rice cooked in a kettle). The walk will pass through a total of 18 tunnels and cross the prefectural border to the beautiful resort town of Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, a distance of 11.2 km.
*Except on the day of the Abandoned Train Line Walk, you will not be allowed to enter the Shinetsu Main Line (lower line).
Clothing: Light hiking clothes.
Equipment: light, helmet, gloves (if you do not have these, please rent them).
Event Overview
| Date | 5/4・5/14・5/18・5/21・5/28 ・6/4・6/18,2023 |
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| Time | 11:00AM - 17:00PM |
| Capacity | 1-50 |
| Participation Fee | ¥8,200 per person (Includes lunch and insurance fees) |
| Lunch | Will be provided |
Schedule
| 10:45 | Gather and check in at the Yokokawa Office |
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| 11:00 | Opening Talk |
| 11:10 | Start walking on the Abt Railway |
| 12:10 | Arrive at Yuno no yu (local hot spring) (50 min break) |
| 13:00 | Start walking along the Shinetsu Line (lower line) |
| 14:50 | Arrive at Kumonodaira Staiton (10 min lunch break) |
| 15:00 | Start walking along the Shinetsu Line (lower line) |
| 17:00 | Arrive at Karuizawa Station goal, walk around |
| 17:30 | Get on the bus from Karuizawa Station |
| 18:05 | Arrive at Yokokawa Station by bus, event ends |
