TOWN & TRAIL HIGASHI-OSAKA 2026 | A Rogaining Event Through Town and Trail, Dec 20 (Sun)
Town and trail, in Higashiosaka. Armed with just a map and photos, you walk or run through the streets of Ishikiri and up into the Ikoma mountains to find checkpoints. We are holding this rogaining event again this year.
Date
Sunday, December 20, 2026 Check-in from 8:30 / Start at 9:30
Start & Finish
ROCK STEPPERS (4-1-39 Nishi-Ishikiri-cho, Higashiosaka, Osaka)
Entry fee
¥4,000 per person (tax included)
What is this event?
From Ishikiri through the Ikoma mountains (Higashiosaka side) to Hyotanyama, there are 20 to 30 checkpoints. Using the map and checkpoint photos you are given, you visit as many checkpoints as you can within the time limit of about four hours, and compete on points.
In an area where everyday town life meets the mountains, you read the map, choose your route and talk it over with your teammates. It is a contest not only of rank, but of how you plan your route.
Teams are made up of 2 to 5 people. There are two divisions, the Hiker Division and the Runner Division, so you can choose by how you like to move and how fast you go.
Two divisions
- Hiker Division
- On foot. You may use public transport such as trains and buses.
- Runner Division
- On foot or running only. Public transport is not allowed.
Details
- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Schedule
- 8:30–9:00 Check-in
9:00–9:15 Briefing
9:30 Start
13:30 Finish deadline
13:45 Awards ceremony / food and drinks - Meeting point
- ROCK STEPPERS (4-1-39 Nishi-Ishikiri-cho, Higashiosaka, Osaka 579-8013)
- Area
- Ishikiri, the Ikoma mountains (Higashiosaka side) and around Hyotanyama
- Format
- Rogaining (visit checkpoints using a map and compass)
Time limit: about 4 hours / 20–30 checkpoints (point-based) - Team size
- 2 to 5 people per team
- Capacity
- 30 teams (up to 100 participants in total). Entries close when capacity is reached.
- Entry fee
- ¥4,000 per person (tax included). Includes a participation gift, insurance, a snack and a drink. Payable on site.
- Eligibility
- Healthy people who can follow the event rules. Junior high school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Entry deadline
- Until 23:59 on Monday, December 14, 2026 (on Moshicom)
Participation perks
・Participation gift: an original bandana
・After the finish: a Field Trips sandwich and one drink (alcoholic or soft)
・Awards: prizes for 1st to 3rd place in each division
After the finish, enjoy food and drinks from Field Trips, a café in Hyotanyama, and spend some time with the other participants. Craft beer and natural wine will also be on sale.
Rules
・Using the map and checkpoint photos you are given, visit as many checkpoints as you can within the time limit and compete on points. Each checkpoint has its own point value.
・At each checkpoint, take a photo with the whole team in the same composition as the checkpoint photo.
・You can visit the checkpoints in any order. You must return to the start point within the time limit.
・Points are deducted for every minute you are late. Teams that are 15 minutes or more late are disqualified.
・Your whole team must stay together. A checkpoint does not count if the whole team is not present when you pass it.
・Looking up your destination or current location with an internet search or a GPS app is prohibited. Checking your current altitude is the only exception.
・Cheating, such as having someone else take your photo, using old photos, or finding locations by searching the internet, will lead to disqualification.
・Follow traffic rules and use the sidewalks. Cross roads only at crosswalks and check for safety. Private property, restricted areas and shortcuts across roadways are prohibited.
・The route may include trails. We recommend trail running shoes or hiking shoes.
・In case of a tie, the team that finished first ranks higher.
What to bring
・A camera or smartphone (for photos and emergency contact)
・A compass (at least one per team)
・A first-aid kit (bandages, tape, etc.)
・Your health insurance card (or a copy)
・Rain gear and warm clothing (depending on the weather)
・Drinking water (500 ml or more recommended)
・Trail food (light snacks)
・Something to write with
Notes
・You must carry a communication device that can take photos and make emergency calls.
・Teams move together as a rule. If you need to drop out because of illness or anything else, be sure to tell a staff member.
・We decide on cancellation due to bad weather by 18:00 the day before, and announce it by email or on our social media. The event may be cancelled in severe weather.
・The event has recreation insurance, but coverage is limited. Please take care of your own health and take part within your limits.
・Bring your own drinking water, trail food and warm clothing.
・Photos and videos taken by us may be used on our website, social media and elsewhere for publicity and records.
・Participants' names and team names may be published in the entry list and results.
・The organizer is not responsible for trouble or accidents between participants, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
・Take all your trash home. Anything that causes trouble for local residents or shops is prohibited.
How to enter
Please enter through the Moshicom page (in Japanese). You will be asked for your team name, the names of all participants, a contact number and email address for the team representative, and your drink choice for after the finish.
Organizers
Organized by ROCK STEPPERS × Field Trips
ROCK STEPPERS is an outdoor shop based in Ishikiri, Higashiosaka, selling gear for hiking, trail running, camping and more. Field Trips is a café that opened in Hyotanyama in 2025, serving coffee, craft beer, natural wine and sandwiches.