We are back at the last rest stop before reaching Ikeda Elementary school. We are at Kasai Rest Stop now and we are sad that this Oudoor Education Camp is ending, but we are very much looking forward to seeing our parents, bathing in our own baths, and sleeping in our own beds.
Thanks to all the parents that made this event possible.

Hiking up Mr Daisen is the major reason that people come to the Daisen area, but there are many other things that people can do there.
People can warm up with a nice footbath at Daisen Fire Onsen Footbath.
Their is a very nice Natural History Museum of Daisen where you can learn the history of the local area.
http://daisen-museum.jp/
One can walk the beautiful path and visit the ancient Daisen Temple which has a history that dates back over 1300 years.
http://daisenji.jp/

We are back at the Tottori Sand Dune center for lunch. We will not have time to enjoy the sand nor can we ride the lift to the children’s dismay. Today’s beach is beautiful and clear so it’s very nice to just enjoy the view from the restaurant.

After our daily morning exercise and morning meetings, we have left our home of 3 days and now headed for the Mukibanda Yayoi remains.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mukibanda_Yayoi...
It is the remains of a settle during the late Yayoi period and late Kofu Period (100 BCE - 300 CE).
I would like to say a special thanks the staff of The Hotel Daisen Shirogane. They were so friendly, so accommodating, with service and accommodations that were fantastic. I want to say a special thanks for providing meals for students with dietary restrictions. Thank you so much!

Although the peak of the mountain is 1729, hikers can only go to the 1709 peak.
So, we did not go to 1729.

Here are some more photos of our climb

To prevent large crowds in small places, half of the 5th graders ate indoors as half had a BBQ outdoors. Tonight was our turn to eat outdoors. I don’t know if it’s the delicious food, the fantastic tasting rice, or food just tastes great after a very long and hard hike. Everyone ate so much and seemed to really enjoy the barbecue. Or were they just relieved that the climb was over?

Our way down from Mt Daisen was less rigorous, but still tough as everyone was tired, the path was wet, and difficult to navigate. Several students had slips on the way down. Fortunately, nobody got any serious injuries. We took the scenic way back and we’re fortunate to see much of the landscape which was hidden to us from the clouds as we climbed. Most importantly, everyone arrived safe and sound.

We are having lunch at the summit. After a pretty hard climb in cold, damp, weather with very strong gusts of wind. We finally reached the summit just before noon. There were points in which many students wanted to give up, but everyone made it to the top safely.
Just when we reached the top, we were greeted by a sunny summit! The warm sun, an incredible view, and a delicious lunch had put a smile on everyone.

Good morning. This morning we were greeted with some light showers which should lead to cloudy cool day. Today is the main event, the climb up Mt Daisen which peak is at 1729m.
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e8150.html
Wish us luck!

Tonight’s meal was a lovely Sukiyaki for half the students, and a BBQ outdoors for the other half.
Afterwards, we watched a short film about Mt Daisen and heard a lecture on safety for our 3 hour journey tomorrow morning. Now, everyone is preparing their bags for the hike and lights out at 9PM.

After settling in, it was time to get to work.
We had meetings for the Head Hanchos. They were given the schedule for tomorrow and key points for the next day to pass on to their groups.
The Hotel Rules groups learned the rules of the hotel.
The students were working so hard.

His morning it was raining at the base of Mt Daisen, we were greeted with a lovely blue sky and a clear view of the mountain. It is a brisk 13 degrees and everyone seems excited to have finally arrived. We hope the nice weather continues for tomorrow’s accent.
Now it’s bath time!

We are now at the Sand Dunes which are part of the Sanin Kaigan National Park.
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e8102.html
After sitting for a few hours and a hearty lunch, many students are eager to run around and enjoy the sand dunes firsthand. As this is a national park, the children cannot draw in the sand! Of course, we cannot even think of making a sandcastle! Rules are rules.

After our fantastic bus drivers safely delivered us to Tottori, we are finally having lunch at the Sand Dune Center.
砂丘センター
https://goo.gl/maps/haweqrUc2Q17SSRaA

The students love curry and rice

　

Awakura Land?
We are now off of the expressway and now at Awakurando Roadside Station. There are many local farms selling their delicious looking fruits and vegetables.
https://g.co/kgs/ZdYHPw
After this stop, our next stop will be lunch.

Good morning!
Thank you so much for the very warm send off.
We are now on our way to Tottori?

My name is Ryota Amoh(the English teacher at Ikeda Elementary School) and I will be updating you with photos and brief summaries for the next three days. Please take a look at the website throughout these three days as I will be sending new information when I have a free minute or two.
Please stay tuned in.

5年生になって初めての登校日でした。
担任の先生の紹介をしたり新しく池田小学校に来た先生の紹介動画や写真を見たりしました。
みんな元気そうで良かったです。

5年生　保護者の皆様へ

先日は課題等配布の受け取りにお越しいただきましてありがとうございます。

学校からお知らせしました通り、分散登校（5年生は15日金曜日から）を実施いたします。
その際に必要な持ち物をお知らせいたします。

【持ち物】
・ハンカチ
・ティッシュ
・マスク（着用してくる）
・上靴
・体育館シューズ
・連絡帳
・連絡袋
・筆記用具
・お道具箱
・メッセージ短冊（できている人）
・水筒
・ぞうきん2枚
・スーパーの袋2枚（ある人）
・ティッシュ箱1個

以上よろしくお願いします。

５年生担任一同