The 47th Salt Road Festival (Hakuba Village)

The 47th Salt Road Festival (Hakuba Village)

Event Overview

A historic walking event held every year on May 4th in Hakuba Village. In 2026, the course will start from the Ochikura Nature Park, known for its clusters of skunk cabbage, and participants will walk approximately 9 km to the endpoint at Hakuba Green Sports Forest, enjoying the spring flowers of the satoyama and the stunning views of the Northern Alps with remaining snow. A major feature of this festival is that anyone can participate for free. Along the course, participants can enjoy local offerings while visiting spots that evoke the history of Hakuba, such as the Kikkubo Suwa Shrine and the Kannonbara Stone Buddha Group. Participants will receive a completion award (participation prize) at the finish line (while supplies last). Image provided by: (C) Hakuba Village Tourism Bureau

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • In the village of Hakuba (Ochikura Natural Garden ~ Hakuba Green Sports Forest)
  • Address:   
  • Hakuba Village, Kita-Azumi District, Nagano Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Hakuba Station → Free shuttle bus 15-20 minutes (Okurayama Nature Park)
  • Car Access:   
From Azumino IC, Nagano-do, via Kita-Alps Panorama Road, 50km 1 hour; or from Nagano IC, Joshinetsu-do, via Shirama-Nagano Olympic Road, 50km 1 hour
  • Phone Number:   
  • 0261-85-4210 (Hakuma Village Tourism Bureau Information)
  • Parking Number:   
450 cars / Free. Use the Hakuba Green Sports Forest parking lot *From the goal point at Hakuba Green Sports Forest parking lot, take the shuttle bus to the starting point (Okurayama Nature Park) *From around 7:30 to 8:15

Event Period

  • May 4, 2026 (Monday, Holiday)

Price

Free

Event Category

Sports


Image
(C) Hakuba Village Tourism Bureau

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