An autumn festival in Erimo to savor the bounty of sea and mountains and try your hand at catching salmon
Erimo Sea and Mountain Bounty Festival
The 2026 edition of Erimo Sea and Mountain Bounty Festival has ended.
Festival information
EVENT INFORMATION- Dates
- 2026/10/04Ended
- Season / frequency
- The first Sunday of October every year / Held every year
- Location
- Erimo Town Sports Park
- Area
- Hokkaido・Erimo Town(From Tokyo: approx. 1 h 30 min–2 h · flight time only)Prefecture-level estimate to a main station or airport, not the venue. Airport access, check-in and onward travel are extra; remote areas and islands can take much longer.
- Participation / viewing
- Open to public participation / spectators welcome
- Participation fee
- Admission is free. The salmon-catching contest requires a fee to participate, with participants selected by lottery.
- Last updated
- 2026/10/19
An autumn food event bringing together the bounty of Erimo Town’s sea and mountains. Enjoy Erimo’s abundant local food and festivities through the salmon-catching contest, koma odori dance, brass band performances, and local specialties.
About Erimo Sea and Mountain Bounty Festival
The Erimo Sea and Mountain Bounty Festival is an autumn food event in Erimo Town, Hokkaido, where you can savor the bounty of the sea and mountains.
Local specialties include fresh salmon, live whelks, Erimo Shorthorn beef, Ezo deer meat, and seasonal vegetables.
You can also enjoy salmon hot pot, whelk soba, and imo mochi. The festival is an opportunity for the whole town to showcase its autumn flavors.
Source: えりも海と山の幸フェスティバル｜イベント｜【公式】北海道の観光・旅行情報サイト HOKKAIDO LOVE!
Festival highlights
The main highlight is the salmon-catching contest held in a specially set up pool.
From the sidelines, you can cheer on participants as they chase the large swimming salmon.
Food offerings include salmon hot pot, fresh seafood, and Erimo Shorthorn beef. Stage performances include koma odori dance by high school students and performances by the town’s citizens’ brass band.
An autumn festival in Erimo to savor the bounty of sea and mountains and try your hand at catching salmon
What to expect
At the venue, enjoy stage events while sampling dishes and foods made with seafood and mountain produce.
In the specially set up pool, participants selected by lottery take on the salmon-catching contest.
Spectators can watch the salmon-catching contest, listen to koma odori dance and brass band performances, and sample local specialties.
How to take part
Admission is free for general visitors, who can enjoy food and stage events at the venue.
The salmon-catching contest requires a fee to participate, and participants are selected by lottery.
If you wish to take part in the contest, check the recruitment conditions and lottery procedures for the day, which are separate from those for general spectators.
No application is specified for admission.
The salmon-catching contest has a participation fee, and participants are selected by lottery.
For details such as how to participate in the contest and registration times, follow the information provided for the event.
Location and access
- Venue and address
Erimo Town Sports Park / 208-1 Aza Shinhama, Erimo Town, Horoizumi District, Hokkaido
- Train and bus
It is about a 5-minute walk from the Erimo Local History Museum.
- By car
It is about 100 minutes from Niikappu IC on the Hidaka Expressway.
- Parking
500 spaces, free.
Address 208-1 Aza Shinhama, Erimo Town, Horoizumi District, Hokkaido
Dates and season
2026 event information (the listed dates have passed)
The event was scheduled for 2026 on October 4 (Sun), from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
It is usually held on the first Sunday of October.
The event details may change depending on the autumn salmon catch.
Accommodation and hotels PR
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Tips for your visit
The salmon-catching contest requires a fee to participate, with participants selected by lottery, so the conditions differ for spectators and participants.
The event details may change depending on the autumn salmon catch.
As this is an outdoor event where you can enjoy local food and stage performances, it is a good idea to dress for the day’s weather and conditions at the venue.
Nearby attractions
Sightseeing spots around Erimo Town include Cape Erimo Wind Museum, Cape Erimo, spotted seals, Lake Toyoni, and the Mt. Apoi Geopark.
The Forestry Agency also lists Hidaka Yabakei, the Golden Road, and Hirenuma Pond as scenic spots near the Erimo Scenic Forest.
When combining the festival with nearby sightseeing, check the latest conditions at each facility and on the roads.
Source: えりも風景林：林野庁
Official information
The Erimo Town tourism website is listed as an official information source.
You can check before visiting for any changes to the event details or venue.
Erimo Sea and Mountain Bounty Festival at a Glance
The Erimo Sea and Mountain Bounty Festival is a food festival showcasing Erimo Town’s autumn flavors.
The salmon-catching contest requires a fee to participate, with participants selected by lottery; admission is free for spectators.
Enjoy koma odori dance and brass band performances on stage, as well as local specialties.
In 2026, the event was scheduled to be held at Erimo Town Sports Park on October 4.
Japanese Festivals.jp Editorial Team
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Article updated: 2026/10/19
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