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.

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

“Experiencing Life and Scenery in Northern Sanriku” – Intermediate to Advanced Course for a 7-day, 6-night expedition

Difficulty level
3.5/5
Embark on a journey that seamlessly connects the picturesque areas from Hachinohe City to Miyako City 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.

View Points

Recommended Eateries Around the Route

This route provides a rich tapestry of landscapes and cultural experiences, offering a blend of scenic beauty and the vibrant lifestyle of the local community.

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
Hachinohe City, Aomori Pref
Arrival and Exploration in Hachinohe/Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Hachinohe Station.
senbei-jiru

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
About 5hours
Kabushima

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

Day 3
15.6km
About 8hours 10 minutes
Samurai Hama

Departure from the Hotel
Arrival at Taneshikaigan Station
Depart from Tanesashi Coast Station: JR Hachinohe Line
Arrival at Rikuchu-Nakano Station
Start of Trail(6.5 hours course)
Rikuchu-Nakano
Aquarium
Station-Samuraihama—Itsukushima Shrine-Moguranpia
Taxi transfer from "Moguranpia Aquarium" (pre-arranged) (15minutes by Taxi) 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
About 5hours
Nedarihama

Departure from the Hotel
Arrival at Sanriku Railway Kuji Station
Depart from Kuji Station: Sanriku Railway
Arrival at Fudai Station
Start of Trail (3 hours course)
Fudai Station - Shopping street - Beachside Famer's Market Kiraumi (Break)
Fudai Beach-Nedari Beach area
Kurosaki Viewpoint
Arrive at Kurosakiso

Day 5
13km
About 6hours 15 minutes
Kitayamahama

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

Day 6
12.5km
About 7hours
anegasaki

Hotel Departure (Shuttle service with advance reservation)
Arrival at Tanohata Station
Depart from Tanohata Station: Sanriku Railway
Arrival at Shin-taro Station
Start of Trail (1.5 hours course)
Shin-taro Station-Tsunami Monument: Taro Kanko Hotel-Sannoiwa
Rocks Roadside Station Tarou
Roadside Station Tarou (Break)
epart from Roadside Station Taro by Taxi (pre-arranged) to Ama-no-Hashidate Observatory (20 minutes)
Arrival at Anegasaki Viewpoint
Anegasaki Viewpoint Sakiyama Blowhole-Takonohama Beach-Jodogahama
Visitor Cente (3 hours course)
Arrival at Jodogahama Park Hotel

Day 7
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From Miyako to Tokyo via Morioka.

From Miyako Station, take the JR Yamada Line to Morioka Station (approx. 2.5 hours)
From Miyako Station to Morioka Station
Iwate Kenpoku Bus 106 express bus (about 2.5 hours) is also available.

From Morioka Station to Tokyo Station by Shinkansen

Travel itinerary

Experiencing Life and Scenery in Northern Sanriku

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 1 - 13km -

DAY 2 - 18.3km -

DAY 3 - 10.7km -

Select a model course

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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