Saruka Park Autumn Foliage Festival

Festival highlights

Highlights include autumn colors in the dry landscape garden, cherry tree foliage around the pond, and views from the fountain plaza of Mount Iwaki and red-colored enkianthus azaleas.

There are several photo spots in the park, and a contest is held for photos capturing the autumn leaves.

You can take photos of the different views as you walk through the colorful gardens and around the ponds.

A festival to enjoy autumn colors and a variety of events in Saruka Park

What to expect

2026年は、紅葉狩りに加えて、クラフトショップとフード出店が並ぶ猿賀マルシェ、農作物や加工品を扱うひらかわトラックマーケットが行われる予定として案内されていました。

The Saruka Lucha Festival is scheduled for October 31 and November 1, with band and idol performances, singer-songwriter sets, sports activities, and hayashi performances.

Autumn craft workshops are also held on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays during the festival in the lobby of the Hirakawa City Tourism Association in Saruka Park.

How to take part

In 2026, visitors can shop and enjoy vendor stalls at Saruka Marche, the Hirakawa Truck Market, and the Hirakawa Gourmet Fest.

Autumn craft workshops are held on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays during the festival in the lobby of the Hirakawa City Tourism Association (in Saruka Park).

Applications for vendors at the Truck Market have closed.

Location and access

Venue and address

Saruka Park / 94 Saruka Ishibayashi, Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture

Train and bus

About 15 minutes from JR Hirosaki Station on the Konan Railway Konan Line. Get off at Tsugaru-Onoe Station, then walk about 15 minutes.

By car

About 10 minutes by car from Kuroishi IC on the Tohoku Expressway

Parking

Available

Address 94 Saruka Ishibayashi, Hirakawa City, Aomori Prefecture

Dates and season

2026年の開催案内（掲載日程は終了しています）

2026年10月24日（土）から11月8日（日）まで開催予定として案内されていました。

期間中の主な催しは、猿賀マルシェが10月24日（土）・25日（日）10:00〜16:00、ひらかわトラックマーケットが10月25日（日）・11月8日（日）9:30〜13:00です。

猿賀ルチャー祭りは10月31日（土）・11月1日（日）、ひらかわグルメフェスは11月8日（日）9:30〜15:00に予定されています。

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Tips for your visit

The use of fire, including private barbecues, is prohibited in the park.

According to the information for October 29, 2026, the foliage in the park is at its peak and temperatures are low, so visitors are advised to dress warmly.

The Hirakawa Truck Market and Hirakawa Gourmet Fest are announced as canceled in severe weather.

Nearby attractions

Seibien, designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty, is recommended as a place to visit near Saruka Park.

Seibien features Seibikan, a building that blends Japanese and Western styles, and an Ōishi Bugaku-ryū garden.

Next to Seibien is Omotenashi Roman-kan, which sells souvenirs and vegetables.

Parks and gardensHirakawa City

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青森県の公園・庭園のスポットです。

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Official information

For information from the organizers, visit the Hirakawa City Tourism Association website.

The contact is the Hirakawa City Tourism Association, a general incorporated association, at 0172-40-2231.

Information is provided on the 2026 schedule, events during the festival, and precautions for using the park.

Saruka Park Autumn Foliage Festival at a Glance

The Saruka Park Autumn Foliage Festival is a 2026 event for enjoying autumn colors in the gardens, around the ponds, and at the fountain plaza in Saruka Park, Hirakawa City.

Activities planned during the festival include a photo contest, Saruka Marche, the Truck Market, and the Saruka Lucha Festival, featuring music and hayashi performances.

The festival runs from October 24, 2026 (Sat) to November 8 (Sun). The venue is about a 15-minute walk from Tsugaru-Onoe Station and about 10 minutes by car from Kuroishi IC.