13km
About 3hours 30 minutes
After taking the Shinkansen and a local train, alight at Rikuchu-noda Station.
When you arrive at the station, go to the restaurant on the second floor of the station and fill up on ramen, a popular local dish.
From there it is a 3.5 hour trail to Eboshi-so Hotel. A coffee break at a scenic spot while walking along the coastline along the way is also recommended. This route will give you a taste of the local way of life. The goal of the day is reached when you arrive at Eboshi-so Hotel, which is built on top of a small hill.
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9.5km
About 3hours 30 minutes
Departing from the hotel, warm up with a 1 hour walk to arrive at Horiuchi Station.
Move to Fudai Village by Sanriku Railway. On the way, listening to the announcement from the train about the story of the time of the earthquake, you will reconfirm that this trail is a symbol of reconstruction.
This course will take you through a local shopping street lined with various types of stores and passing by a large water gate, which helped keep the area safe from the Tsunami.
There you will find a restaurant run by local fishermen, where you can enjoy a lunch using freshly caught fish. From there, walk along the wild coastal path while being splashed by waves (2.5 hours) and stay at Kurosaki-so.
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Depart from the hotel after breakfast.
We will walk along the nature trail which offers views of the ocean.
During the green season, you can walk along the lush green ridge.
In winter, fallen leaves provide a soft carpet, making for a pleasant walk. The goal of this day is the Kitayamazaki lookout with its spectacular views of the Kitayamazaki Cliffs. Enjoy the magnificent view that unfolds before your eyes.
Upon arrival, please enjoy the famous kamameshi (rice cooked in a pot) at Shakunage-so.
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