Saruru Mountain Trail Walking Tour: Autumn Colors

About this event

The Saruru Mountain Trail is one of the oldest official roads in Hokkaido, opened in 1799 (Edo period) by the Edo Shogunate, and the entire surviving section is located within Hidaka-sanmyaku Erimo-Tokachi National Park. In this event, participants walk approximately 8 kilometers along the autumn mountain path while taking in rich nature and touching on the town's history. The itinerary begins by gathering at the Erimo Town Folk Museum, traveling by bus to the wide-area forest road, entering the Saruru Mountain Trail, passing Numami Pass, heading from Warabitai Stream to the Saruru Mountain Trail Grand Bridge, resting at Forest and Lake Village Fureai-kan, and returning to the Folk Museum. Along the way, there is a stream crossing where water can reach above the ankle. Participation is limited to healthy individuals who can walk the 8-kilometer mountain trail at their own risk. The participation fee is 300 yen, including insurance and a commemorative gift. Required items include hiking boots, thick socks, long-sleeved clothing, a hat, warm clothing, rain gear, work gloves, lunch, drinks, and emergency rations. Insect repellent spray, bear bells, and rubber boots are also useful to have. The application period runs from September 5 to October 5, 2026, and a lottery will be held if applications exceed capacity.

Venue

Erimo Town Folk Museum Horoizumi and Erimo Town Fishery Museum

207 Aza-Shinbama, Erimo-cho, Horoizumi-gun, Hokkaido 058-0203