Discover the Japan Adventure – Michinoku Coastal Trail – Sanriku Trail and Train
Discover the best of Japan adventure tour with a sustainable life.
Spectacular view of the coastline 3 days / 2 nights (For intermediate)
- 10hours Approx. 31.8km
- April-June and September-December
- Intermediate
- Trail running shoes
You can tour the three villages in a compact manner while also taking advantage of the local Sanriku Railway line.
While enjoying the scenery along the trail route, we also recommend enjoying meals at local restaurants along the way and
shopping streets for popular local products and enjoy conversation with locals.
In the baths at your lodging, taking a bath while watching the sunrise is a great way to relieve fatigue and enjoy the spectacular view.
View Points
- The morning sunrise and local scenery seen from the Sanriku Railway is also recommended.
- The view of the coastline from the top of the hill is also a good place to enjoy the contrast of the scenery.
- The view of Kitayamazaki at the finish line is breathtaking.
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.
When you arrive at the station, go to the restaurant on the second floor of the station and fill up on ramen, a popular local dish.
From there it is a 3.5 hour trail to Eboshi-so Hotel. A coffee break at a scenic spot while walking along the coastline along the way is also recommended. This route will give you a taste of the local way of life. The goal of the day is reached when you arrive at Eboshi-so Hotel, which is built on top of a small hill.
Move to Fudai Village by Sanriku Railway. On the way, listening to the announcement from the train about the story of the time of the earthquake, you will reconfirm that this trail is a symbol of reconstruction.
This course will take you through a local shopping street lined with various types of stores and passing by a large water gate, which helped keep the area safe from the Tsunami.
There you will find a restaurant run by local fishermen, where you can enjoy a lunch using freshly caught fish. From there, walk along the wild coastal path while being splashed by waves (2.5 hours) and stay at Kurosaki-so.
We will walk along the nature trail which offers views of the ocean.
During the green season, you can walk along the lush green ridge.
In winter, fallen leaves provide a soft carpet, making for a pleasant walk. The goal of this day is the Kitayamazaki lookout with its spectacular views of the Kitayamazaki Cliffs. Enjoy the magnificent view that unfolds before your eyes.
Upon arrival, please enjoy the famous kamameshi (rice cooked in a pot) at Shakunage-so.
Travel itinerary
DAY 1 - 13km -
6:32 AM Depart from Tokyo Station/Shinkansen Hayabusa No. 1/Depart from Sendai (8:05 AM) Depart from Morioka (8:50 AM)
9:21 AM Arrive at Hachinohe Station
9:29 AM Depart from Hachinohe Station/JR Hachinohe Line
11:08 AM Arrive at Kuji Station *Receive the bento from Mr. Shisaku, the wakame seaweed craftsman (Reservation required)
12:07 PM Depart from Kuji Station/Sanriku Railway Line
12:21 PM Arrive at Rikuchu-Noda Station/Lunch: We recommend Ramen at Restaurant Purple
1:00 PM Start Michinoku Coastal Trail (3.5 hours)
4:30 PM Arrive at Eboshi-so – Accommodation: Eboshi-so
DAY 2 - 9.5km -
10:00 AM Depart from Eboshi-so (1-hour Trail to Sanriku Railway Horiuchi Station)
11:07 AM Depart from Horiuchi Station/Sanriku Railway Line
11:18 AM Arrive at Fudai Station/Sanriku Railway Line
11:40 AM Start Michinoku Coastal Trail from Fudai Station (via the shopping street)
12:40 PM Lunch at Kiraumi – Fish set meal (Reservations required by the previous day)
1:30 PM Resume the Kiraumi Trail (2.5 hours)
4:00 PM Arrive at Kurosaki-so – Accommodation: Kurosaki-so
DAY 3 - 9.2km -
8:00 AM Depart from Kurosaki-so – Start Michinoku Coastal Trail (3 hours)
11:00 AM Arrive at Kitayamazaki/Lunch: We recommend the original Kamameshi at Shakunage-so
12:35 PM Reserve a shared taxi (Up to 1 hour before departure) to Tanohata Station
12:55 PM Arrive at Tanohata Station
1:03 PM Depart from Tanohata Station/Sanriku Railway Line
1:50 PM Arrive at Miyako Station
2:45 PM Depart from Miyako Station (Iwate Prefecture North Bus/Express Bus No. 106)
4:25 PM Arrive at Morioka Station (East Exit)
5:50 PM Depart from Morioka Station/Shinkansen Hayabusa No. 38
6:29 PM Arrive at Sendai Station
8:04 PM Arrive at Tokyo Station
komoot Post
DAY 1 - 13km -
DAY 2 - 9.5km - / DAY 3 - 9.2km -
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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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