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Update date: January 10, 2023

Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture

Hachinohe Grand Hotel

Access is about 20 minutes by car from Hachinohe Station, the gateway to the Shinkansen bullet train line, and about 8 minutes on foot from the nearest station, Hon Hachinohe Station. Excellent access to downtown within walking distance from the hotel.

Youtree

Direct access from Hachinohe Shinkansen Station via the 2nd floor connecting passageway (6:00 – 23:30).

B&B Ishibashi

One minute walk from the nearest Tanesashi Kaigan Station. We welcome you with our sincere hospitality and fresh seafood.

Hirono Town, Iwate Prefecture

Guesthouse Hamanasu-tei

The first floor food and beverage hall is furnished with sofas and a fireplace to make you feel at home. It is also equipped with a shared kitchen, toilets, showers, and washrooms. In summer, you can enjoy dishes of northern sea urchins from the town of Hirono, and throughout the year, natural sea squirts, the town’s specialty, can be enjoyed.

Kuji City, Iwate Prefecture

Kuji Grand Hotel

An 8-minute walk from JR Kuji Station. A buffet breakfast includes local delicacies such as mamebu soup. A coin-operated laundry is within a 10-minute walk, making it a highly convenient business hotel type.

Noda Village, Iwate Prefecture

Eboshi-so

An inn overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Enjoy the spectacular ocean view and abundant seafood from the Sanriku coast. Wake up a little early and enjoy watching the morning sun rise from the open-air bath that the inn boasts. At the Noda Salt Workshop, located within the facility, you can take a tour and experience salt making by reservation only.

Fudai Village, Iwate Prefecture

Kurosaki-so

Dishes that make the most of ingredients freshly picked from the fishing grounds and a large bath with a view will soothe your tired body after a long day of walking. At the store, you can also replenish your supply with kelp bars and other items that can be used as aid food.

B&B Michiai

The innkeeper is a former fisherman. You can enjoy freshly caught Sanriku seafood around a sunken hearth lined with fishing tools. Sea urchin, abalone, and scallops are especially recommended.

Tanohata Village, Iwate Prefecture

Hotel Raga-so

Ocean view and seafood cuisine. In the morning, you can enjoy the beautiful morning sun rising from the horizon, and at night, you can see the star-filled sky and fishing fires.

MIyako city, Iwate Prefecture

Nagisatei Taroan

Perched atop a gentle hill with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, Nagisatei Taroan is an exclusive ten-room Japanese ryokan that offers high-class accommodation. Guests can marvel at the majestic sea views of the Sanriku coast from the cliffs. Enjoy freshly prepared creative cuisine that brings out the original flavors of Sanriku’s seafood bounty, rooms complete with open-air baths, and a popular reservation-only rooftop bath with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean.

Jodogahama Park Hotel

Located on a hilltop within the national park, this hotel offers year-round scenic views. A mere ten-minute walk from Jodogahama Beach, which is also on the trail route, the hotel is popular for its restaurant brimming with the ocean’s bounty and its spacious public bath that offers a liberating experience.

Kyukamura Rikuchu-Miyako

A hotel where you can enjoy the crystal-clear sea, stunning coastal beauty, and the sunrise over the vast ocean. The Sanriku Sea nurtures the seasonal flavors that guests can savor. There is also a campground available.

Kamaishi city, Iwate Prefecture

OHAKOZAKI NO YADO

A cozy, family-run inn located at the heart of a small fishing village received the Runner-up Prize at the “Sustainable Travel Award 2023” for its one-night, two-day stay experience.
The proprietress serves exquisite home-cooked meals featuring fresh, locally sourced seafood and a strong commitment to farm-to-table principles.
Be sure to stamp the landlady’s original trail stamp during your visit!

Ofunato city, Iwate Prefecture

Ofunato Onsen

Enjoy sweeping views of Ofunato Bay and the Pacific Ocean, and savor hearty fisherman’s cuisine featuring an abundance of seasonal seafood from the Sanriku coast.

Ofunato Plaza Hotel

One of the few full-service, authentic hotels along the Sanriku coast.

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The closest accommodation to Goishi Coast in the national park.

Rikuzentakata city, Iwate Prefecture

Minsyuku Shida

The only fisherman’s guesthouse on the Hirota Peninsula, located directly on the route of the Michinoku Coastal Trail.
The proud highlight is the cuisine, prepared with fresh seafood caught by the owner, Mr. Shuichi Kanno, himself.
With extensive experience welcoming many hikers from Japan and abroad, the guesthouse offers a warm and reliable stay for trail travelers.

Minsyuku Numataya

The proprietress herself has hiking experience on the Michinoku Coastal Trail and is currently planning to complete the entire route.
She is also a certified sake sommelier, with an impressive selection of wine and Japanese sake in stock. Guests can enjoy thoughtful pairings of Sanriku cuisine with carefully chosen beverages.
Thanks to the delicious meals and exceptional hospitality, the inn has many repeat guests and extensive experience welcoming hikers from both Japan and overseas. In particular, it has earned a loyal following among Japanese hikers.

Minsyuku Yoshida

A fisherman’s guesthouse where you can enjoy fresh, locally caught seafood brought in by the owner himself.
Conveniently located close to the route of the Michinoku Coastal Trail.

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As of December 2024, this is the hotel located closest to the city center of Rikuzentakata.
All rooms are Western-style and equipped with Simmons beds. Basic amenities are fully provided for a comfortable stay.
The hotel features cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients, and the breakfast buffet includes fruit and yogurt. After your meal, you can also relax with a cup of coffee in the lounge.

Minsyuku Musashi

The interior of the guesthouse reception was crafted by local Kesendai carpenters, allowing guests to experience the traditional craftsmanship of Rikuzentakata.
As a fisherman’s guesthouse, it proudly serves lavish meals featuring an abundance of fresh seafood. The portion size can also be adjusted upon prior request.

Hotel Sanyo

A long-established hotel (founded in 1936) offering both Japanese-style and Western-style rooms.
Guests are treated to complimentary homemade yuzu tea, prepared with hot water boiled in traditional Nambu ironware—its gentle warmth soothing tired bodies.
The cuisine, made with locally sourced ingredients, is exquisite, and from the dining venue you can enjoy views overlooking Hirota Bay.

Kesennuma city, Miyagi Prefecture

Minsyuku Sakaya

An inn located right by the marble coastline and just steps from the trail route. Relax your tired body with delicious seafood-based cuisine and drinks, and recharge your energy for the next day’s adventure.
A special “Shiofū Hatto Soup” plan is recommended for hikers. This hearty local soup is also available for lunch (reservation required).

Minsyuku Nagisa

A fisherman’s guesthouse located along the trail route and serving as an official stamp point—hikers are especially welcome.
Conveniently situated near a convenience store and a bus stop.

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