[Held on June 5] To the Great Peaks of Suzuka Seven Mountains: Guided Climbing Tour 'Ryugatake THE HIKE' Announced

Komono Town and Inabe City in Mie Prefecture will hold a guided climbing tour, 'Ryugatake THE HIKE', set on Mount Ryugatake (elevation 1,099m), one of the Suzuka Seven Mountains spanning both municipalities, on Friday, June 5, 2026.

This tour is an experiential event aimed at those with little climbing experience or those who want to 'challenge the Suzuka Seven Mountains', where professional guides will explain the history and natural charm of the region as they walk.

The course takes about 6-7 hours in total, full of variety, aiming for the summit from Ishigure Pass and descending via Ennsoku Ridge, known for its clusters of white Yashio azaleas. By collaborating regionally and teaching safe ways to enjoy the mountains, the event aims to foster sustainable mountain tourism and local affection.

Event Overview

Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 *Whether the tour will proceed will be decided around noon on the day before, Wednesday, June 4. Meeting Time: 6:00 AM Meeting Place: Ugakei Parking Lot (2999-14 Ishigure-minami, Daian-cho, Inabe City, Mie Prefecture) Participation Fee: 5,000 yen (tax included) *Includes insurance, lunch, and participation fee. Capacity: First 20 applicants (advance registration required) Eligibility: 4th-grade elementary students up to under 70 years old *Must have the physical stamina to walk mountain trails unaided for 6-7 hours.

Itinerary (Tentative) 6:00 Gathering and registration → 7:00 Transfer by car to Ishigure Pass trailhead → 7:30 Start climbing (Omote-michi trail: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes) → Lunch at the summit enjoying the spectacular view → Around 12:00 Start descending (Ennsoku Ridge: approx. 3 hours 30 minutes) → Around 15:30 Arrive at Ugakei Parking Lot and disperse

Equipment and Clothing To prepare for strong winds and sudden weather changes near the summit, the following equipment is recommended.

[Clothing and Belongings] Clothes suitable for exercise (long pants), warm clothing, gloves, hat, climbing shoes (sneakers acceptable), towel Water bottle, portable food (*Please be sure to bring as the activity time is long) *Since it can be windy and the temperature may drop near the summit, please bring warm clothing such as a down jacket, fleece, and gloves.

Application Method Registration begins at 6:00 AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Application Deadline: Until Friday, May 29, 2026 Application URL: https://logoform.jp/form/HMrs/1564987 *Registration will close as soon as capacity is reached.

[Inquiries] Komono Town Hall, Community Promotion Division Phone: 059-391-1160