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Another way to enjoy the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail with a local guide
The Michinoku Shiokaze Trail, which stretches more than 1,000 kilometers, offers a variety of landscapes, cultures, and foods of each region.
Above all, there are people’s lives and lifestyles. Walking with a guide, you will see different scenery than when you walk alone.
The Michinoku Shiokaze Trail was created to contribute to the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. The guides themselves are residents of the area and can tell you their own stories.
There are stories that can only be told by the guides themselves, who are local residents and live in the area. Each guide has his or her own special place to tell.
We hope that through interaction with our guides, you will want to come back to this area again. We look forward to hearing from you about the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail with a guide.
About the Trail & Train Guide
Trail & Train Guides are trained guides who can guide you on the 160 km area of the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail from Hachinohe to Tanohata Village.
We are a team of guides who can guide sections of the trail from one day to a maximum of three days and two nights, and we are committed to providing safety along the way and telling you about local attractions, places to eat, and other special things to do outside of the trail. In the future, we will gradually expand the areas we are able to guide and will be able to accompany clients who wish to take longer courses.
Trail & Train Guide Fee Schedule (tax included)
- In consideration of safety and the natural environment, as well as user satisfaction, we generally limit the number of users to one guide, with no more than 8 users per guide.
- The time below includes the time until the guide joins the tour and the tour is dismissed.
Full-day guide
- More than 5 time and less than 8 time
Guide Introduction
GOTO Mitsumasa
He has hiked the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail in sections (47 days in total), and has proposed a trail and train system based on his experience. Since he only tents for one day, he specializes in a style that utilizes lodging, trains, and cars.
- English is available
- He also loves to eat and is a good guide to good restaurants
- I'm a coffee lover, so I'm familiar with the most spectacular viewpoints where you can enjoy coffee.
KANGYU Toshikazu
Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture, is home to the “Northernmost Divers. The Michinoku Shiokaze Trail around Kita Sanriku is characterized by its varied courses. Walkers enjoy an enjoyable hike, with new discoveries popping up every day.
- We welcome you in the "extreme diver" style.
- We know the area and can handle anything.
FARIS Quinlan
- I'm an avid mountain hiker and can also share a great deal of knowledge about the epic volcanoes you'll find farther inland.
- I've been living in Japan for almost 25 years and can share my knowledge of the people and culture from that experience as well as help facilitate interactions with locals along the trail.
- Also a Certified International Sake Sommelier, and Wilderness First Responder (WMA certified)
NISHIYA Raisuke
I enjoy section hiking mainly in Miyagi and Aomori prefectures, and I like to walk light with an UL (ultralight) mindset, and I also incorporate overnight stays in tents.
- English is available
- He is familiar with hiking gear and is good at giving advice on travel equipment.
- He is a certified Leave No Trace trainer. He is also a certified Leave No Trace (Leave No Trace Outdoor Activity Trainer) trainer.
SHINA Katy
I walk about 70% of the trail on section hikes of the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail. If I come to walk, my specialty is a style of walking that allows me to take my time and enjoy and experience the attractions and scenery of the area.
- Recommended spectacular viewpoints for those who like to see the scenery and take pictures.
- She has a sweet tooth and is familiar with places to enjoy local sweets.
SAKURABA Wakako
The Michinoku Shiokaze Trail, where you can enjoy both the mountains and the ocean, is a section hike as you find the time. This trail is perfect for those who love to walk and climb. While walking, the best part is interacting with local people, finding things you can only get in the area, and enjoying food you can’t taste.
- I have experienced many unique local experiences and interactions, so I can offer recommendations.
- Mountain hiking is one of my hobbies, so I am good at packing luggage and walking without getting tired, which varies depending on road conditions.
Infection Prevention Guidelines
We will comply with the regulations set forth by the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, and work on the most appropriate methods at the time.
General Contact for Acceptance of Guides
In-Outbound Sendai-Matsushima Contact: Mitsumasa Goto