Information checked: September 16, 2026, 8:36 AM JST.
Nishikatsura Town is recruiting participants for its ninth Katsura River cleanup, a morning environmental activity around Katsuragawa Park. Visitors who want to contribute to the local landscape can apply, but must arrange their own transport and accommodation and choose a task suited to their equipment and ability.
Key Facts For Travelers
Choose The Appropriate Volunteer Role
The general role covers carrying and sorting collected rubbish and is open to people able to work outdoors. River-channel cleaning requires fishing waders plus the equipment and ability to work safely in the river; applicants must tell the office in advance if they want that role.
Do not enter the river in ordinary shoes or select an advanced task simply for photographs. Follow organizer instructions, wear practical outdoor clothing, and withdraw if your health or the conditions make participation unsafe.
What The Organizers Provide
The town and co-organizers say they will provide rubbish bags, litter tongs, gloves, a boxed lunch, and drinks. Participants remain responsible for travel to the meeting place, accommodation if needed, suitable clothing, and specialist river equipment.
The listed participant parking area is Nishikatsura Town Ground No. 2, while reception is at the Katsuragawa Park parking area. Save the official notice and confirm the route with the organizer before the event rather than assuming the two parking references are the same point.
Application And Weather Plan
Applications can be made by telephone, email, in person, post, or fax using the town’s instructions. The official page does not promise English-language support, so travelers who need assistance should contact the office before the deadline and confirm that their application has been accepted.
If the October 3 event is postponed or cancelled, the town plans to contact participants by about 7:00 AM. Keep October 10 available if joining from outside the area; if the backup day is also impossible, the activity will be cancelled.
Traveler Actions
- Apply by September 25 through one of the methods listed on the official town page.
- Tell the organizer whether you want general carrying and sorting work or equipped in-river work.
- Arrange your own transport and lodging, and confirm the participant parking and reception points.
- Wear work-ready clothing; bring fishing waders only if accepted for river-channel cleaning.
- Keep October 10 available and monitor organizer contact from about 7:00 AM if weather is uncertain.
Official Sources
Update History
- September 16, 2026: Created from Nishikatsura Town’s September 10 recruitment notice; schedule, backup date, roles, equipment, parking, application deadline, and self-arranged travel requirements checked.
