Michinoku Coastal Trail, Tohoku region

Lonely PlanetSep 20

Plan your hike along Japan

over 1000km hiking route along the eastern coast

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Michinoku Coastal TrailTrailover 1000km hiking route along the eastern coast
KitayamazakiSightjagged cliffs with expansive views
GoishiSightstriking rock formations
Elsewhere
Kabushima-jinjaSightHachinohe, Japanshrine where gulls are considered good luck
Tanesashi CoastSightHachinohe, Japancoastline with Otsuka beach and Yodo-no-Matsubara pine grove
Tanesashi Kaigan Information CenterPlaceHachinohe, Japanhub for seasonal programs like horseback riding
Natori Trail CenterPlaceNatori, Japantrail information hub
Tsukehama BanyaPlaceTanohata, Japanrebuilt fishing huts offering sappa boat and cycling tours
Iwate Tsunami Memorial MuseumMuseumRikuzentakata, Japan
Miyagi Tsunami Disaster Memorial MuseumMuseumIshinomaki, Japan

Michinoku Coastal Trail