Kansai International Outdoor Club Website Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Kansai International Outdoor Club?
The Kansai International Outdoor Club is a group of people of different nationalities who participate in a wide variety of outdoor sporting activities. All of the activities are organized by the members themselves. Feel free to join as many events as you like.
Who is eligible to join?
Most events are open to all members, but some events requiring more advanced outdoor skills may be limited. The Kansai International Outdoor Club uses a star rating system to indicate the level of difficulty and skill level required for the event. Please click here for more details: event rating
How much does it cost to join?
A 1 year (Apr-Mar) membership costs JP 3000 yen.
A 6 month (Apr-Sep or Oct-Mar) membership costs JP 2000 yen.
I am interested in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping and cycling, but I don’t have much experience. Are there any activities for me?
Yes! We regularly plan activities for all levels of experience and ability. To get an idea of some different types of activities the group has planned – check out the 2004,2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 events on the website: event
I want to join the outdoor club but I am worried about my English ability. Will I be able to participate in the club events?
During meetings and trip planning members usually speak English.Please read The requirements to join the IOC are:
How many people are in the club? What are the nationalities of the people in the club?
As of Mar 2008, the IOC has 87 members, 41/46 mixed male/female and 43/44 Japanese/international. Member info at members
How are the events organized?
Events are planned by the members themselves. If you are interested in planning an IOC activity, please click post trip
for more info. Club members can receive notification of upcoming trips by email.
What to wear and bring on a hike?
Here are check list for One day hinkig and Over night hiking Please click what to bring/
Do I have the option of receiving IOC emails
If you prefer not to receive notices of upcoming IOC trips you can set a filter on your personal control panel after login to the website.
I’d like to change my e-mail address on IOC server.
It is possible to change email address, login name, and password on your control panel after logging in to the website.
What should I do if I have joined the club and paid the registration fee but have not received any emails from the IOC?
Please contact the IOC secretary if you have any difficulty. It is possible there was a misspelling or typing mistake when entering your information.
update 07/Aug/2008
