"Scenic Wonders of Northern Sanriku" - Intermediate to Advanced Route spanning 4 days and 3 nights (covering more than10 kilometers per day)
- Total 5 hours (46km/28.7miles)
- April to January (excluding August)
- intermediate level
- treerun shoes
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.
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Discover the best of Japan adventure tour with a sustainable life.
Best Places to Hike in Japan for You
Michinoku Coastal Trail Tour
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Best Places to Hike in Japan for You
Michinoku Coastal Trail Tour
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Best Places to Hike in Japan for You
Michinoku Coastal Trail Tour
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Michinoku Coastal Trail Tour
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Reference price 150,000 yen
Prices may change depending on the season, so please contact us first.
degree of difficulty
★★★★★ 3.5/5
Overview
Start the hike in Hachinohe, Aomori with a section hike from Kabushima to the Tanesashi Coast. Then take the JR Hachinohe Line and the Sanriku Railway to Fudai in lwate. From there, walk along the most popular scenic areas such as Nedarihama beach and the Kitayamazaki cliffs.
The key points
- Recommended Period: April to January (excluding August)
- Group Size: 1-6 people
View Points
- Start at the northern trailhead by praying for safety and stamping your hiking passport at Kabushima Shrine.
- Hiking from May to October is recommended for the Tanesashi area, as you can see some of the 650 kinds of wild plants, beautiful flowers and natural grass that grow in this area.
- Nedari Beach and the Kitayamazaki cliffs are great photo spots.
What's Included
Before Leaving For The Tour（Interested Parties）
Pre-travel online briefing session (1 session, 60 minutes)
- Pre-travel preparation guidance
- Transportation guidance from arrival in Japan to the accommodation at the start of the tour
- Weather advice
- Detailed support such as checklists, etc.
※This service is for those interested, but the fee remains the same whether or not you choose to use it.
Our aim is to provide hikers with a more enjoyable experience by sharing insights into trail routes and local information not typically found in standard guidebooks. This service is designed to enhance the hiking experience.
On tour
- Provision of a guidebook containing detailed route information and local recommendations for lunch and other local information
- 3 nights of accommodation
- Breakfast 3 times, Dinner 2 times, totaling 5 meals
- Online support service during the tour
- Luggage delivery 3 times
- Hiking passport
- Dedicated map
- Three-times taxi transfer
Not Included in the Price
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Beverage costs during meals
- Additional fee for single occupancy rooms
- Transportation expenses from departure point to Miyako, and from Hachinohe to the destination
- Train tickets for local lines during the tour
Course Information
Day 1
Overnight stay in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture
Upon arrival in Hachinohe, stay overnight at the Utori Hotel. Take a cab to the city center and enjoy the nightlife of the Hachinohe area.
Option: Bar hopping
Day 1
Hachinohe Station - Hirono Town
After breakfast, leave the hotel and take the train from Hachinohe to Same Station. We will walk to Kabura-shima Shrine and the entrance to the Michinoku Coastal Trail. It will take about 5 hours to walk to Oja Station. We will take a local train to Taneichi, where we will stay at the Hamanasu-tei Guest House, a popular seafood restaurant.
Day 2
Hirono Town - Tanohata Village
After breakfast, check out and take the train to Fudai Station. From Fudai Station, hike through the scenic area to the Kitayamazaki Observatory. From Kitayamazaki to Hotel Ragaso, we will take a cab.
Day 3
Tanohata Village - Kitayamazaki
After breakfast, we will check out and move from Hotel Ragaso to Kitayamazaki. Continuing from yesterday, we will walk the trail section nicknamed "North Alps" and return from Kitayamazaki to Hotel Ragaso. Here we will pick up our luggage, walk to Tanohata Station, catch trains to Miyako and Morioka, and transfer to the Shinkansen for our next destination.
Travel itinerary
DAY 1 - 13km -
6:32 AM – Departure from Tokyo Station/Shinkansen Hayabusa No. 1/Departure from Sendai (8:05 AM)/Departure from Morioka (8:50 AM)
9:21 AM – Arrival at Hachinohe Station
9:29 AM – Departure from Hachinohe Station/JR Hachinohe Line
11:08 AM – Arrival at Kuji Station *Receive the bento from Mr. Shisaku, the wakame seaweed craftsman (Reservation required)12:07 PM – Departure from Kuji Station/ Sanriku Railway Line
12:21 PM – Arrival at Iwate-Noda Station (Lunch: Recommended Ramen at 2nd Floor Restaurant Purple)
1:00 PM – Start of Michinoku Coastal Trail (3.5 hours)
4:30 PM – Arrival at Eboshi-so (Accommodation: Eboshi-so)
DAY 2 - 18.3km -
7:30 AM – Departure from Eboshi-so (1-hour trail to Horinai Station on Sanriku Railway)
8:33 AM – Departure from Horinai Station/Sanriku Railway Line
8:47 AM – Arrival at Fudai Station/Sanriku Railway Line
9:00 AM – Start of Michinoku Coastal Trail from Fudai Station (2.5 hours)
Lunch and shopping in the local market
11:30 AM – Arrival at Kurosaki-so (Lunch/Break)
12:15 PM – Departure from Kurosaki-so
3:00 PM – Arrival at Kitayamazaki
3:30 PM – Departure from Kitayamazaki (Pickup/Accommodation Facility Transfer)
3:45 PM – Arrival at Kurosaki-so (Accommodation: Kurosaki-so)
DAY 3 - 10.7km -
8:15 AM – Departure from Hotel (Accommodation Facility Transfer – Advance confirmation required)
8:30 AM – Start of Michinoku Coastal Trail after arriving at Kitayamazaki (3.5 hours)
11:30 AM – Arrival at Tsukuehama House (Lunch/Break)
12:30 PM – Departure from Tsukuehama Houses (2 hours)
2:30 PM – Arrival at Tanohata Station
3:03 PM – Departure from Tanohata Station/Sanriku Railway Line
3:49 PM – Arrival at Miyako Station
3:54 PM – Departure from Miyako Station/JR Yamada Line
6:21 PM – Arrival at Morioka Station
6:50 PM – Departure from Morioka Station (Tohoku Shinkansen/Hayabusa No. 42/Connection)
7:29 PM – Arrival at Sendai Station
9:04 PM – Arrival at Tokyo Station
komoot Post
DAY 1 - 13km -
DAY 2 - 18.3km -
DAY 3 - 10.7km -
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: Mitsumasa Goto)
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