By Request

Self-Guided Michinoku Coastal Trail/Trail&Train 7Days

Experiencing Life and Scenery in Northern Sanriku – Intermediate to Advanced Route for a 7 days, 6 nights expedition

Highlights

Embark on a journey that seamlessly connects the picturesque areas from Hachinohe to Miyako using trains. Alongside the breathtaking views unique to this region, the route allows you to immerse yourself in the daily lives of the local people, particularly centered around fishing ports. This week-long adventure offers a variety of days, allowing for leisurely walks and tackling slightly challenging courses. Exploring local eateries, especially during dinner, where the locals dine, is highly recommended.

For tour details and reservations, please use this link (you will be redirected to an external site).
https://en.sanriku-trail.com/2025/delivery-7day-course-1/

This is a convenient plan with luggage delivery included.

OUTLINE

 

What’s Included

Provision of a guidebook containing detailed route information and local recommendations for lunch and other local information
6 nights of accommodation
Breakfast 6 times, Dinner 4 times, totaling 10 meals
Online support service during the tour
Luggage delivery 6 times
Hiking passport
Dedicated map
Two-times taxi transfer

Not included

Airfare
Airport transfers
Beverage costs during meals
Additional fee for single occupancy rooms
Transportation expenses from departure point to Hachinohe, and from Morioka to the destination
Train tickets for local lines during the tour

MEETING PLACE

TOUR COURSE

DAY 1

Arrival in Hachinohe from Various Locations (Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station)
Staying near Hon Hachinohe station.
Explore the nightlife around Honhachinohe Station.

Accommodation: Western-style hotel

Before setting out on the trail, please take some time to enjoy Hachinohe’s famous yokocho alleyways and their lively izakaya nightlife.

 

DAY2

10:00 Depart the hotel for Honhachinohe Station.（15 minutes on foot)）
10:51 Depart from Honhachinohe Station: JR Hachinohe Line
11:03 Arrival at Same Station (15 minutes on foot to Kabushima Shrine)

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11:20 Arrival at Kabushima Shrine
11:30 Start of Trail (2.5 hours course)


15:00 Arrival at Tanesashi Coast Information Center


Obtain various information, including MCT.

Accommodation: Japanese-style inn.
Meals: Breakfast, & dinner provided.

7.9km(4.9mi)
2.5 hours
DAY3

7:30 Departure from the Hotel
7:45 Arrival at Tanesashi Coast Station
7:55 Depart from Tanesashi Coast Station: JR Hachinohe Line
8:39 Arrival at Rikuchu-Nakano Station
8:50 Start of Trail(6.5 hours course)

Rikuchu-Nakano StationーSamuraihamaーItsukushima ShrineーMoguranpia Aquarium
15:20 Taxi transfer from “Moguranpia Aquarium” (pre-arranged) (15minutes by Taxi)

15:40 Arrival at Kuji Station Area Hotel

Accommodation: Japanese-style hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Explore local izakayas or join a bar-hopping tour for dinner.

15.6km
6.5 hours
Day4

10:00 Departure from the Hotel
10:10 Arrival at Sanriku Railway Kuji Station
10:39 Depart from Kuji Station: Sanriku Railway
11:17 Arrival at Fudai Station


11:25 Start of Trail (3 hours course)
Fudai Station – Shopping street – Beachside Famer’s Market Kiraumi(Break)

Fudai Beach―Nedari Beach area


14:45 Kurosaki Viewpoint
15:00 Arrive at Kurosakiso

Accommodation: Japanese-style hotel
Meals: Breakfast

7㎞(4.3mi)
3 hours

DAY5

8:45 Hotel Departure (Shuttle service with advance reservation)
9:00 Arrival at Kitayamazaki Visitor Center(Break)


9:10 Start of Trail (3 hours course)
Manually-dug Tunnel(Recommend headlamp)-Tsukuehama Banyagun(Fisherman’s Huts)

12:10 Arrive at Tsukuehama Banyagun(Fisherman’s Huts)（Break）
13:00 Depature from Tsukuehama Banyagun(Fisherman’s Huts)　（2 hours course）
15:00 Arrival at Hotel

Accommodation: Japanese-style Hoter or inn.
Meals: Breakfast, & dinner provided.

10㎞(6.2mi)
5 hours
DAY 6

8:30 Hotel Departure (Shuttle service with advance reservation)
8:40 Arrival at Tanohata Station
8:57 Depart from Tanohata Station: Sanriku Railway

9:21 Arrival at Shin-taro Station
9:30 Start of Trail (1.5 hours course)
Shin-taro Station―Tsunami Monument:Taro Kanko HotelーSannoiwa Rocks―Roadside Station Tarou

11:00 Roadside Station Tarou（Break）
11:45 Depart from Roadside Station Taro by Taxi (pre-arranged) to Ama-no-Hashidate Observatory (20 minutes)
12:05 Arrival at Anegasaki Viewpoint
12:15 Anegasaki Viewpoint―Sakiyama Blowhole-Takonohama BeachーJodogahama Visitor Cente（3 hours course）


15:30 Arrival at Jodogahama Park Hotel

Accommodation: Japanese-style Hoter
Meals: Breakfast, & dinner provided.

12.5㎞(7.7mi)
4.5 hours
DAY 7

8:25 Hotel Departure
・Shuttle service/Taxi/Bus to Miyako Station
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

TOUR DETAILS

Where
Arrival in Hachinohe from Various Locations (Approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station)
Staying near Hon Hachinohe station.
Explore the nightlife around Honhachinohe Station.
Time
7Days
Size
２-4pax
Price
230,000yen
Sign-up Deadline
By request
Cancellation Policy
• Cancelled more than 21 days prior to departure: Zero fees.
• Cancelled between 20 and 8 days prior to departure: 20% of the Tour
Price.
• Cancelled between 7 days and 48 hours prior to departure: 30% of the
Tour Price.
• Cancelled between 48 and 24 hours prior to departure :40% of the Tour
Price.
• Cancelled within 24 hours of departure: 50% of the Tour Price.
• Cancelled on the day of departure: 100% of the Tour Price.
• *No refunds will be given after the tour has commenced.*
Note
If the minimum number of participants is not met the event will be cancelled.

TOUR PLAN

Basic Plan

Price 230,000yen

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