Michinoku Coastal Trail and Beyond
Hachinohe to Ishinomaki – Bike & Hike 5days adventure
Duration5days
DifficultyMedium
Summary
This active journey from Hachinohe to Sendai combines hiking, cycling and sea kayaking along some of the most spectacular sections of the Michinoku Coastal Trail.
Walk across the grassy coastline of Tanesashi Kaigan, hike and cycle through the dramatic landscapes around Tanohata, and explore the beautiful shores of Jodogahama by both land and sea. Continue south by bicycle through Ofunato, Rikuzentakata and the Hirota Peninsula, discovering coastal communities shaped by the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. The journey finishes with a very memorable hike: either the hike over the Dairokuten route overlooking Onagawa or a pilgrimage across the sacred island of Kinkasan.
Blending outdoor adventure, coastal scenery, local culture and stories of resilience, this tour offers a wonderfully varied experience of Japan’s Tohoku region.
Highlight
- Explore the dramatic coastline of Tohoku from the North in Hachinohe, through to the southern area of Ishinomaki.
- Learn about the region’s recovery following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
- Utilize Ebikes to explore more of this area
DAY1:
Hachinohe
Hiking: 9km About 3.5hrs
Level of difficulty：★☆☆☆☆
Start tour at Hachinohe station. Transfer via local JR line to Same station and begin the hike. Hike from Same station past the trail head in Kabushima Shrine and on to the Tanesashi Kaigan Natural Lawn.
Stay overnight in Tanesashi Kaigan area
（Meals: B:X / L:〇 / D:〇）
DAY2:
Tanohata Hike & Bike
Hiking: 3.5km About 3hrs
Cycling: 18km About 2.5~3hrs
Level of difficulty：★★★★☆
After breakfast, transfer to Tanohata Area and enjoy hiking and Cycling along the Michinoku Coastal trail.
Stay overnight in Northern Miyako area
（Meals: B:〇 / L:〇 / D:〇）
DAY3:
Jodogahama Hike and Sea kayak
Hiking: 6.5km About 3~4hrs
Level of difficulty：★★★☆☆
After breakfast, hike a scenic section along the trail, followed by sea kayak experience at Jodogahama Beach. In the afternoon, transfer to Otsuchi town and learn about the disaster and recovery here. Enjoy a local traditional dance performance at dinner.
Stay overnight in Kamaishi area
（Meals: B:〇 / L:〇 / D:〇）
DAY4:
Ofunato to Rikuzentakata Bike
Cycling: 20km About 5~6hrs
Level of difficulty：★★☆☆☆
After breakfast, transfer to Rikuzentakata area and enjoy a day of cycling through this area, learning about the local people who live here. After lunch take a cruise on a local fisherman’s boat and learn about aquaculture.
Stay overnight in Ofunato area
（Meals: B:〇 / L:〇 / D:〇）
DAY5:
Kinkasan Island Hike
Hiking: 6km About 3.5~4hrs
Level of difficulty：★★★☆☆
After breakfast, transfer to the Ayukawa port and take a boat across to Kinkasan Island. Here you will hike to the summit of the mountain, with spectacular views over the bay. In the late afternoon return to Sendai to finish the tour.
END OF TOUR Sendai Station
（Meals: B:〇 / L:〇 / D:X）
If Ferry service is not running on Day5
Alternative hiking course
Onnagawa Dairokuten Hike
Hiking: 10km About 4~5hrs
Level of difficulty：★★★☆☆
After breakfast transfer to Onagawa area, and enjoy hiking the Dairokkuten Mt trail course. Transfer to Sendai to finish the tour in the late afternoon.
Information
Price
2 PAX 750,000JPY
4 PAX 530,000JPY
6 PAX 440,000JPY
per person・twin share
Tour type
Guided
Inclusions
✔ Some meals during the tour (Breakfast x 5, Lunch x 5 Dinner x 5)
✔ 5 nights accommodation, twin share
✔ Transfers (train and charter) as listed in the course
✔ Luggage transfer each day between accommodation
✔ English speaking guide
✔ Ebike and Kayak rental
Exclusions
✖ Transportation to and from the listed starting/finishing points
✖ Drinks or extra dishes and any meals not listed
✖ Costs of a personal nature
Notes
The weather can change quite a lot depending on the day, and even within the same day, so please ensure you have good quality rain-wear, as we hike in the rain as well (provided it is deemed safe).
Please advise of any dietary restrictions beforehand. Please note, vegan diet is not able to be catered for at this time.
Please ensure you have a good physical ability so you are able to participate in all activities.
