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East Hokkaido Trail & Train
Monitor Tour
Limited to the First 15 Participants | Free of Charge
Trail & Train is a long-distance hiking experience along the JR Senmō Line, where you can enjoy walking through the beautiful natural landscapes of Eastern Hokkaido. Take your time exploring the trails on foot, then relax and enjoy the scenic train ride back. It's a new way to travel that everyone—from families with children to experienced hikers—can enjoy.
Join one of our three one-day Pilot Tours, open to everyone and free to participate. Take your first step onto the trail and experience the breathtaking beauty of Eastern Hokkaido for yourself!
East Hokkaido Trail & Train Monitor Tour
① Kushiro Shitsugen
(Kushiro Wetland) Course
Sunday, August 2, 2026
【Application Deadline: Monday, July 27, 2026】
Walking Distance: 12.1 km
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Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m. at Tōya Station
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Route: Tōya Station (2.6 km) → Iwaboki Railroad Crossing (8.6 km) → Hosooka Observatory (0.9 km) → Kushiro Shitsugen Station
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Total Walking Distance: 12.1 km
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Tour Ends: Around 4:00 p.m. at Kushiro Shitsugen Station
East Hokkaido Trail & Train Monitor Tour
②Mount Shari Foothills Course
Saturday, August 29, 2026
【Application Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026】
Walking Distance: 13.4 km
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Meeting Time: 8:45 a.m. at Satsutsuru Station
*If you are arriving from the Abashiri direction, please note that you will need to wait at the station until the tour begins. -
Route: Satsutsuru Station (6.6 km) → Hoshikaze no Oka (2.6 km) → Ippon no Michi (4.2 km) → Kiyosatochō Station
Total Walking Distance: 13.4 km -
Tour Ends: Around 4:00 p.m. at Kiyosatochō Station
East Hokkaido Trail & Train Monitor Tour
③ Volcano & Forest CourseThursday, September 24, 2026
【Application Deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026】
Walking Distance: 15.4 km
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Meeting Time: 8:30 a.m. at Biruwa Station
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Route: Biruwa Station (11.1 km) → Kawayu Onsen Station (1.3 km) → Atosanupuri (Mt. Io) (2.7 km) → Kawayu Onsen
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Tour Ends: Around 3:00 p.m. at Kawayu Visitor Center
East Hokkaido Trail & Train Monitor Tour
Details
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Capacity: Approx. 15 participants per tour
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Participation Fee: Free of charge
Please note that transportation costs to and from the meeting point, as well as meals, drinks, and personal expenses during the tour, are the responsibility of each participant.
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How to Apply:Please apply via the QR code.
https://forms.gle/EnPp42rMonT1eYnD7
You will be redirected to a Google Form. If the form does not open, please contact us at the email address below.
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Organizer: JR Senmō Line Revitalization Committee
Secretariat
・Hokkaido Takarajima Travel Inc., Travel Sales Division
・Contacts: Amaike / Suzuki (Kaori)
Email: at-info@hokkaido-takarajima.com
Tel: 011-252-2115
