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Canopy Full Gorge

The Horoman River, originating from the Hidaka Mountains, flows into the Pacific Ocean. Approximately 8km of its middle and lower reaches is a natural gorge that continues along the east of the Apoi Massif (Pinneshiri ~ Mt. Apoi), and is called Horoman Gorge. It is a gorge formed by the same "peridotite" as Mt. Apoi, and perhaps because of that, the flow is uniformly blue-green, and together with the mountain slopes of the coniferous and broadleaf mixed forest, it creates a beautiful landscape. Especially, in autumn, the autumn leaves are beautiful, and it is a famous place known only to those who know.

Also, along the way, there is also a hydroelectric power plant that marks over 70 years of history, and it also has an aspect as industrial heritage. The paved road is from the river mouth up to 2km, and beyond that, it is a gravel road with a narrow width, but because many pull-out spaces are prepared on the roadside, passage is sufficiently possible even with a passenger car.

日高振興局

regular closing day

Autumn leaves period: from mid-October early November

parking lot

Available (parking space on the side of the forest road)

Location

Samani District, Samani Town, Horoman Gorge

Access

■ Public Transportation
From former JR Hidaka Main Line Samani Station by taxi for 30 minutes
[In the case of using intercity buses, etc.]
From Sapporo, get off by Donan Bus Express "Pegasus" route, get off at "Urakawa Terminal", go to Higashimachi (in front of Red Cross), transfer to JR Hokkaido Bus bound for "Samani" direction, get off at "Samani", by taxi for 30 minutes

■ Car
From Sapporo, pass through National Route 36 or Do-O Expressway and Hidaka Expressway, proceed along National Route 235, National Route 236, National Route 336, turn left at the National Route in Horoman, Samani Town (signage available). Along the road for approximately 10 minutes. From midway, gravel road. From Samani Town Hall by car for 30 minutes

*The information listed is current as of September 2025.
*The information posted may be subject to change, so please check the official website for details.

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