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

Complete Conquest of Hachinohe to Miyako Area – 240 km (150 Miles) Challenge – Intensive Advanced Route for a 13-day, 12-night expedition

Difficulty level
4.5/5
Embark on a meticulously designed course covering approximately 240 kilometers (150 miles) from Hachinohe to Miyako, utilizing trains for a section hike across the entire route. This course, designed for experienced long-distance trail enthusiasts, features diverse elevations. For those seeking flexibility, it’s recommended to add rest days, extending the duration to around two weeks. Although challenging, you’ll have the opportunity to savor unique landscapes and experience the coastal sections of the Michinoku Coastal Trail, including walking along the shoreline bathed in the morning sun.

View Points

Recommended Eateries Around the Route

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

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
18.1km
Kabushima

7:30
Departure From the Hotel to Honhachinohe Station(10minutes on Foot)
8:04
Depart from Honhachinohe Station: JR Hachinohe Line
8:21
Arrival at Same Station (15 minutes on foot to Kabushima Shrine)
8:40
Arrival at Kabushima Shrine
9:00
Start of Trail (2.5 hours course)
11:30
Arrival at Tanesashi Coast Information Center(Break)
12:00
Depart from Tanesashi Coast Information Cente/ (2.5 hours course)
14:30
Arrival at Hashikami Station
15:13
Depart from Hashikami Station: JR Hachinohe Line
15:23
Arrival at Taneichi Station
15:40
Arrive at Hamanasu-tei Guesthouse/10 minutes walk from station

Day 3
30.5km

7:20
Departure from the Hotel(10minutes on Foot)
7:51
Depart from Taneichi Station: JR Hachinohe Line
8:02
Arrival at Hashikami Station
8:10
Start of Trail (7.5 hours course)
Hashikami Station ーMy.Hashikamidake ーKadonohama Station (Estimated arrival around 16:00)
16:56
Depart from Kadonohama Station: JR Hachinohe Line
17:03
Arrival at Taneichi Station
17:20
Arrive at Hamanasu-tei Guesthouse/staying over continuously

Day 4
25km

9:30
Departure from the Hotel(15minutes on Foot)
10:01
Depart from Taneichi Station: JR Hachinohe Line
10:07
Arrival at Kadonohama Station / JR Hachinohe Line
10:20
Start of Trail (7 hours course)
Kadonohama Station ーTaneichi ーShukunohe Fishing Harbor ーUge Staion ー Rikuchu-Nakano Station
17:25
Depart from Rikuchu-Nakano Station: JR Hachinohe Line
17:44
Arrival at Taneichi Station
18:05
Arrive at Hamanasu-tei Guesthouse/staying over continuously

Day 5
18.4km
Samurai Hama

6:30
Hotel Departure
7:05
Depart from Taneichi Station: JR Hachinohe Line
7:26
Arrival at Rikuchu-Nakano Station / JR Hachinohe Line
7:40
Start of Trail (8 hours course)
Rikuchu-Nakano Station ーSamurauahama ーMoguranpia Aquarium ー Rikuchu-Natsui Station
15:40
Arrival at Rikuchu-Natsui Station (Around 15:40)
16:04
Depart from Rikuchu-Natsui Station: JR Hachinohe Line (Next train at 18:02, 4 minutes ride)
16:09
Arrival at Kuji Station

Recommended Accommodation: Kuji Grand Hotel

Day 6
22.7km

6:20
Hotel Departure
6:30
Arrival at Kuji Station
6:42
Depart fromKuji Station: JR Hachinohe Line
6:45
Arrival at Rikuchu-Natsui Station (Start of Trail (9 hours course)

7:00
Kuji Station ーKosode Coast - Rikuchu-Noda Station
16:00
Arrival at Rikuchu-Noda Station
16:15
【Cab transfer or advance reservation Eboshi-so pick-up available/negotiable】
Accommodation: National Lodging Eboshiso (Arrival around 16:15)

Day 7
25.7km

7:40
Hotel Departure (Taxi or pre-arranged shuttle from hotel
8:10
Arrive at Rikuchu-Noda Station
Start of Trail (8.5hours course)
Rikuchu-Noda Station ーTamagawa Coast ーFudai Station
16:40
Arrive at Fudai Station
17:00
Accommodation: Kurosaki-so (Shuttle service with advance reservation)

Day 8
16.1km
Nedarihama

8:30
Departure from the hotel (pick-up and drop-off by advance reservation)
8:45
Arrive at Fudai Station
Start of Trail (5hours course)
9:00
Lunch shopping from Fudai Station / via shopping street is recommended.
11:00
Fudai Staion- ーBeachside Famer's Market Kiraumi ーNedari Beach ー Hotel Kurosakiso(Break)
12:00
Departure from the hotel
15:00
Arrive at Kitayamazaki Visitor Center
15:30
From Kitayamazaki (KUROSAKISO/pre-reserved pick-up)
15:45
Arrival at Krosakiso

Day 9
10km
Kitayamahama

9:30
Departure from the hotel (pick-up and drop-off by advance reservation)
10:00
After arriving at Kitayamazaki Visitor Center, start the trail (3.5 hours course)
12:00
Arrival at Tukuehama Banyagun( Fisherman's Huts)(Break)
13:00
Departure from Tukuehama Banyagun( Fisherman's Huts) (2hours course)
15:00
Arrival at Hotel Ragaso

Day 10
19.8km

7:30
Departure from Hotel Ragaso
Start the trail(7.5hours course)
Shimanokoshi Station ーUnosu Ckiffs Hama no Eki OMOTO Aidokan(Break)
15:30
Arrival at Iwaiizumi Station
15:44
Depart from Iwaiizumi Station: Sanriku Railway
15:54
Arrival at Tanohata Station (Hotel Raga-so offers advance reservation shuttle service)
16:00
Arrival at the hotel

Day 11
25km

7:20
Hotel Shuttle from Tanohata Station (Advance reservation shuttle service by Hotel Raga-so)
7:42
Departure from Tanohata Station: Sanriku Railway
7:53
Arrival at Iwaiizumi Station
8:00
Start the trail(9.5hours course)
17:30
Arrive at Hotel Taro-an (Taro area)

Day 12
24.5km

8:00
Hotel Departure
Start the trai(8.5hours course)
Sannoiwa Rocks ーTsunami Monument Taro kanko Hotel -Anegasaki viewpoint ー Sakiyama Blowhole ーTakonohama Fishing Harbor
16:15
Arrival at Jodogahama Visitor Center
Recommended Accommodation: Jodogahama Park Hotel (10 minutes walk from the center)

Day 13
4.5km

7:45
Hotel Departure
Start the trail/From Jodogahama Visitor Center to Miyako Station(1hours course)
Options: Hotel Shuttle (8:25), Taxi, or Bus
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

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

DAY 2 - 18.1km -

DAY 3 - 30.5km -

DAY 4 - 25km -

DAY 5 - 18.4km -

DAY 6 - 22.7km -

DAY 7 - 25.7km -

DAY 8 - 16.1km -

DAY 9 - 10km -

DAY 10 - 19.8km -

DAY 11 - 25km -

DAY 12 - 24.5km -

DAY 13 - 4.5km -

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 Tohoku Inc.
(Attn: GOTO Mitsumasa)

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