Experiencing Life and Scenery in Northern Sanriku - Intermediate to Advanced Route for a 7 day, 6 night expedition - Discover the Japan Adventure - Michinoku Coastal Trail

Experiencing Life and Scenery in Northern Sanriku – Intermediate to Advanced Route for a 7 day, 6 night expedition

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Overview

Embark on a journey that seamlessly connects the picturesque areas from Hachinohe to Miyako using trains. Alongside the breathtaking views unique to this region, the route allows you to immerse yourself in the daily lives of the local people, particularly centered around fishing ports. This week-long adventure offers a variety of days, allowing for leisurely walks and tackling slightly challenging courses. Exploring local eateries, especially during dinner, where the locals dine, is highly recommended.

Difficulty level

View Points

Tanohata Coast features a vast natural lawn, and the journey to Bussho Shrine allows you to enjoy various alpine plants.
Enjoy the magnificent views of Samurai-hama in Kuji Area, making it an ideal spot for a coffee break.
In Fudai, savor the local atmosphere by exploring shopping streets and the fishing ports, and consider having lunch at nearby eateries.

Recommended Eateries Around the Route

Itinerary

Distances listed are approximate distances within the trail course.
There are individual differences in walking time, so please consider the above course as a reference time only.
Please note that the number of trains are limited when using the Sanriku Railway.
If you miss the train, it is convenient to use a local taxi.
※For areas without taxi service, please consult the taxi company in the arrival (destination) area.

Day 1

Arrival and Exploration in Hachinohe/Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Hachinohe Station.
Hachinohe Station to Honhachinohe Station/ Recommended Accommodation: Hachinohe Grand Hotel
Explore the nightlife around Honhachinohe Station.
Note: Hachinohe Station and Honhachinohe Station are diﬀerent, so please be cautious.

Day 2

7.9km

10:00
Depart the hotel for Honhachinohe Station（. 15 minutes on foot)
10:51
Depart from Honhachinohe Station: JR Hachinohe Line
11:03
Arrival at Same Station (15 minutes on foot to Kabushima Shrine)
11:20
Arrival at Kabushima Shrine
11:30
Start of Trail (2.5 hours course)
15:00
Arrival at Tanesashi Coast Information Center Obtain various information, including MCT.
Accommodation: Tanesashi Coast Area Minshuku

Recommended Accommodation: Minshuku Ishibashi

Day 3

15.6km

7:30
Departure from the Hotel
7:45
Arrival at Taneshikaigan Station
7:55
Depart from Tanesashi Coast Station: JR Hachinohe Line
8:39
Arrival at Rikuchu-Nakano Station
8:50
Start of Trail(6.5 hours course)
Rikuchu-Nakano StationーSamuraihamaーItsukushima Shrineー Moguranpia Aquarium
15:20
Taxi transfer from "Moguranpia Aquarium" (pre-arranged) (15minutes by Taxi)
15:40
Arrival at Kuji Station Area Hotel

Recommended Accommodation: Kuji Grand Hotel
Explore local izakayas or join a bar-hopping tour for dinner.

Day 4

7km

10:00
Departure from the Hotel
10:10
Arrival at Sanriku Railway Kuji Station
10:39
Depart from Kuji Station: Sanriku Railway
11:17
Arrival at Fudai Station
11:25
Start of Trail (3 hours course)
Fudai Station - Shopping street - Beachside Famer's Market Kiraumi (Break)
Fudai Beach―Nedari Beach area
14:45
Kurosaki Viewpoint
15:00
Arrive at Kurosakiso

Day 5

10km

8:45
Hotel Departure (Shuttle service with advance reservation)
9:00
Arrival at Kitayamazaki Visitor Center(Break)
9:10
Start of Trail (3 hours course)
Manually-dug Tunnel(Recommend headlamp)-Tsukuehama
Banyagun(Fisherman's Huts)
12:10
Arrive at Tsukuehama Banyagun(Fisherman's Huts)(Break)
13:00
Depature from Tsukuehama Banyagun(Fisherman's Huts)
（２hours course）
15:00
Arrival at Hotel Ragaso

Day 6

12.5km

8:30
Hotel Departure (Shuttle service with advance reservation)
8:40
Arrival at Tanohata Station
8:57
Depart from Tanohata Station: Sanriku Railway
9:21
Arrival at Shin-taro Station
9:30
Start of Trail (1.5 hours course)
Shin-taro Station―Tsunami Monument:Taro Kanko Hotelー Sannoiwa Rocks―Roadside Station Tarou
11:00
Roadside Station Tarou（Break）
11:45
Depart from Roadside Station Taro by Taxi (pre-arranged) to Ama-no-Hashidate Observatory (20 minutes)
12:05
Arrival at Anegasaki Viewpoint
12:15
Anegasaki Viewpoint―Sakiyama Blowhole-Takonohama Beachー Jodogahama Visitor Cente（3 hours course）
15:30
Arrival at Jodogahama Park Hotel

Day 7

8:25
Hotel Departure
・Shuttle service/Taxi/Bus to Miyako Station
9:00
Arrival at Miyako Station
9:19
Depart from Miyako Station: JR Yamada Line/Iwateken Kita Bus 106 Express Bus
11:41
Arrival at Morioka Station
11:50
Depart from Morioka Station: Shinkansen Hayabusa No.18/ Hayabusa No.22 (Departure at 12:50/Arrival at 15:04)
14:04
Arrival at Tokyo Station

Travel itinerary

Trail & Train Concept Book

A Trail & Train concept book is available to introduce the section from Hachinohe to Miyako of the over 1,000-kilometer MCT route.

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DAY 2 - 7.9km -

DAY 3 - 9.2km -

DAY 4 - 7km -

DAY 5 - 10km -

DAY 6 - 12.5km -

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Inquiry/Consultation

Courses can be arranged by arrangement, including adjustment of the number of days and optional tours of various regions (Hachinohe: bar hopping tour). Please contact us for more information, including prices. In-Outbound Sendai-Matsushima Co. (Attn: GOTO Mitsumasa)

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