Discover the Japan Adventure – Michinoku Coastal Trail – Sanriku Trail and Train

Discover the best of Japan Adventure tour, in Michinoku coastal trail with sustainable life.

Discover the best of Japan adventure tour with a sustainable life.

Best Places to Hike in Japan for You
Michinoku Coastal Trail Tour
Best Places to Hike in Japan for You
Michinoku Coastal Trail Tour
Best Places to Hike in Japan for You
Michinoku Coastal Trail Tour
Michinoku Coastal Trail Tour

Recommended course for beginners 2 days/1 night (For beginners)

  • 4,5hours Approx. 17km
  • April-December
  • Beginner
  • Trail running shoes
Difficulty level
★★★★★ 2/5
I want to walk the trails, but from where? How far can I walk? If you are in doubt, this is the course for you. Starting from Kabushima Shrine in Hachinohe City, which is the northern entrance to the Michinoku Coastal Trail, a section hike to the Tanesashi Coast, where beautiful grass spreads out, is recommended as a first step. The Tanesashi area is decorated with beautiful flowers in spring. This course will enchant you with its spectacular scenery and make you want to walk more and more.

View Points

  • The Tanesashi area, with 650 varieties of native plants, beautiful flowers, and natural lawns, is a great place to visit from May to October.
  • Kabushima Island is designated as a national natural monument as a breeding ground for petrels.
    From March to August every year, you can see so many petrels as they cover the island and shrine located here.
  • The sea urchin at the world's only sea urchin farm in Hirono-cho, which is in season from spring to summer, is exquisite.

Course Information

  • 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
7.92km
About 2hrs
About 2 hours and 45 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Hachinohe Station.

Hachinohe City is located in Aomori Prefecture.
Following the trail south from Kabushima shrine to get a taste of the entire Michinoku Coastal Trail. From sandy beaches to the rocky reefs of Cape Tamurazaki, there is an incredible diversity of scenery.
In the evening, please enjoy night time activities such as bar hopping at the local Yokocho alleys.
*Please note that Hachinohe Station and Hon-Hachinohe Station are different stations.

Kabushima Shrine

Day 2
8.85km
About 2.5hrs
Hirono town,Iwate Prefecture Start at Hon-Hachinohe Station.

Hike up to Hashikami station.
Arrive at Mutsuminato Station (morning market/breakfast, etc.) Start after enjoying Hachinohe‘s famous morning market and local breakfast.
After moving by train,
Get off at Hashikami Station and start a 2.5-hour trail course. The goal is Hamanasu-tei, a popular local diner.
During the summer months, this restaurant offers an abundance of seafood, with the sea urchin set meal being a popular choice.
※Lunch at Hamanasutei requires a reservation
※Please check your own transportation time.

tanesashi

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Travel itinerary

DAY 1 - 7.92km -

8:40 AM Depart from Tokyo Station/Shinkansen Hayabusa No. 9/Departure from Sendai (10:16 AM) Depart from Morioka (10:59 AM)
11:26 AM Arrive at Hachinohe Station
Lunch at Hachinohe Station
12:25 PM Depart from Hachinohe Station/JR Hachinohe Line
12:46 PM Arrive at Same Station (Walk to Kabushima Shrine)
1:10 PM Arrive at Kabushima Shrine (Stamp Collection/Shrine Visit)
1:30 PM Start Michinoku Coastal Trail Trail (2-hour Course)
4:00 PM Arrive at Tanesashi Coast Information Center (Break)
4:30 PM Depart from Tanesashi Coast Information Center (Taxi)
5:00 PM Hotel Check-In (Stay at a Hotel in Hachinohe City)
Enjoy the night, such as exploring the local alleys.

DAY 2 - 8.85km -

7:30 AM Depart from the Hotel (Hachinohe Station/Arrive at 7:45 AM)
8:03 AM Depart from Hachinohe Station/JR Hachinohe Line
8:09 AM Arrive at Mutsu-Minato Station (Morning Market/Breakfast, etc.)
9:44 AM Depart from Mutsu-Minato Station
10:14 AM Arrive at Hashikami Station
10:30 AM Hashikami Station/Start Michinoku Coastal Trail (2 and 5-hour Courses)
12:30 PM Lunch at Hamanasu-tei, Hirono Town
1:50 PM Arrive at Tanesashi Station/JR Hachinohe Line
2:45 PM Arrive at Hachinohe Station
4:16 PM Depart from Hachinohe Station/Hayabusa No. 34 Morioka Station (16:50) Sendai Station (17:29)
7:04 PM Arrive at Tokyo Station

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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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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komoot Post

DAY 2 - 8.85km -

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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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