So Hikers Malaysia is running Konnichiwa in Taman Tugu on Saturday, 7 November 2026. This is a free community hike. Registration is online, and once an organiser confirms your place you receive a digital ticket with a QR code that is scanned at the meeting point on the day.
About this hike
🇯🇵🌸 **KONNICHIWA, SO HIKERS! こんにちは！** 🥾
Ready for a Japanese-themed hike at Taman Tugu? Let's make it fun, cultural, and memorable! 🇯🇵✨
📅 **Date:** 7 November 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ **Time:** 7:00 AM
🥾 **Level:** Slightly Moderate
📏 **Distance:** Estimated 5–6 km
⏳ **Duration:** Approximately 2 hours
📍 **Meeting Point: Laman Taman Tugu (North Car Park)**
We will park and gather at the **North Car Park**, which has more parking spaces. Please don't gather at the main entrance!
⚠️ **Important:** The car park only opens at 7:00 AM, so please plan your arrival accordingly.
👨👩👧 **Can Kids Join?**
Yes, kids are welcome! 👧🏻👦🏻 However, please make sure your children are physically fit enough for the hike. A distance of 5–6 km may be quite challenging for some kids.
🌸 **Japanese-Themed Dress Code 🇯🇵**
Let's bring Japan to Taman Tugu! Feel free to:
👕 Wear a Japanese-themed T-shirt
👘 Dress up in a kimono
🍘 Bring Japanese snacks or biscuits
🥤 Bring your favourite Japanese drinks
🎌 Bring anything related to Japan!
🍰 Japanese cheesecake, anyone? 😂
🇯🇵 How about bringing a Japanese friend along? Even better!
The more creative, the more fun! Let's take some memorable photos together! 📸
🇯🇵 **A Special Guest from Japan!**
We are honoured to welcome **Commissioner Yoshizawa from Hakuba Tourism, Japan**, who will be joining us for this hike!
It will be a great opportunity to connect, share our love for the outdoors, and learn more about Japan's beautiful hiking destinations. 🏔️
🎉 **BONUS: Join Us for Mount Shirouma Night!**
If you can make it, we highly recommend joining our **Mount Shirouma Night** event on the same day!
📅 Date: 7 November 2026 (Saturday)
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
🎟️ Entrance: FREE
🎁 Stand a chance to win a **Deuter backpack** in our lucky draw!
🌫️ **Haze Safety Notice**
Your safety comes first! If the PM2.5 reading exceeds 100, we will cancel or postpone the hike, or switch to alternative activities depending on the conditions.
Let's stay safe while having fun together! 💚
See you on the trail, So Hikers! またね！🇯🇵🥾
Trip details
| Date | Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Meeting time | 7:00AM |
| Meeting point | Open meeting point in Google Maps |
| Location | Laman Taman Tugu |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Fee | Free |
| Organiser | PhorXiang |
Join this hike
Places are limited and confirmed by an organiser.
Register for Konnichiwa in Taman Tugu →Recent So Hikers hikes
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New to hiking?
If this is your first hike with us, read our beginner's guide to hiking in Malaysia — it covers what to bring, how difficulty grading works, and what to expect on the day.
How to prepare
- Water, 1.5 to 2 litres. Bringing one small bottle is the most common beginner mistake.
- Shoes with real grip. Wet clay and tree roots cause more slips than steepness does.
- A head torch or small torch for pre-dawn starts, and a phone with an offline map downloaded.
- A quick-dry shirt rather than cotton, and a plastic or dry bag for your phone in case of rain.
See the full packing list and safety basics in our beginner's guide.
Trip details can change. Always check the registration page for the latest date, meeting point and fee before you travel. Page updated .