Michinoku Coastal Trail North-Mid Section
Rikuzentakata to Miyako – Self Guided 7 days
Duration7days
DifficultyMedium
Summary
This north-mid section from Miyako through to Rikuzentakata takes you through a variety of sceneries, past serene beaches, over former trade passes and to areas that were heavily hit by the Great East Japan Tsunami in 2011. This journey through Japan’s Tohoku region blends nature, history, and adventure into one incredible tour.
Highlight
- Explore the dramatic coastline of Goishi Coast, known for its smooth rocks formed by the rough sea.
- Visit Tsunami Memorial Museum and learn about the region’s recovery following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami.
- Walk historic mountain passes including Kuwadai Pass and Ushikorobashi Pass, once important routes connecting coastal communities.
- Hike to Cape Todogasaki, the easternmost point of Japan’s main island.
- Travel the Sanriku Coast using local railways.
DAY1
Arrival in Rikuzentakata
Transfer / arrival
Transfer from Ichinoseki to Rikuzentakata station.
Stay overnight in Rikuzentakata area.
（Meals: B:X / L:X / D:〇）
DAY2
Kurosaki-Senkyo to Otomo
Hiking Course:8km.
About 4hrs Level of difficulty：★☆☆☆☆
After breakfast, transfer to Kurosaki-senkyo and hike the trail from here to Otomo station (Option to do Stand up paddleboarding at Ono Beach) . Transfer on the local BRT line back to accommodation in Rikuzentakata. Free time in the afternoon to explore Rikuzentakata and the Tsunami Memorial.
Stay overnight in Rikuzentakata area
（Meals: B:〇 / L:X / D:〇）
DAY3
Goishi Coast to Ofunato
Hiking Course:9.6km.
About 5hrs Level of difficulty：★★★☆☆
After breakfast, take the BRT line from Rikuzentakata to Goishikaigan station, and hike around the Goishi-kaigen beach to Hosoura Station. Transfer from Hosoura station to Ofunato Station.
Stay overnight in Ofunato area
（Meals: B:〇 / L:X / D:X）
DAY4
Kuwadai Pass to Kamaishi
Hiking Course:10.6km.
About 4hrs Level of difficulty：★★★☆☆
After breakfast, take the BRT from Ofunato to Sakari station and transfer to the Sanriku line to Yoshihama station. Hike the Kuwadai pass area to Toni station. Take local train from here to Kamaishi station.
Stay overnight in Kamaishi area
（Meals: B:〇 / L:X / D:X）
DAY5
Ushikorobashi Pass Loop
Hiking Course:14.5km.
About 5-6hrs Level of difficulty：★★★☆☆
After breakfast, transfer on the Sanriku rail line from Kamaishi to Iwate-Funakoshi station. Hike the loop course from here over the Ushikorobashi pass and back to Iwate-Funakoshi station. Transfer by local train to accommodation.
Stay overnight in Yamada or Miyako area
（Meals: B:〇 / L:X / D:X）
DAY6
Cape Todogasaki
Hiking Course:10km.
About 4hrs Level of difficulty：★★☆☆☆
After breakfast, transfer via private vehicle to Anegayoshi Camp grounds. Hike the most easterly point of the main island of Japan, Todogasaki, to the Omoe Port. Transfer with private vehicle to Miyako city.
Stay overnight in Miyako area
（Meals: B:〇 / L:X / D:X）
DAY7
Departure
Transfer / departure
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Morioka station via highway bus from Miyako, and then on to your next destination.
（Meals: B:〇 / L:X / D:X）
Information
Price
From 2PAX 260,000JPY
per person・twin share
Tour type
Self-Guided
Inclusions
✔ Some meals during the tour (Breakfast x 6, Lunch x 0, Dinner x 2)
✔ 6 nights accommodation, twin share
✔ Pre-booked taxi or shuttle bus where listed
✔ Luggage transfer each day between accommodation
✔ Informative guide book
✔ Rental bear-spray
Exclusions
✖ Transportation to and from the listed starting/finishing points
✖ Local Train/bus fares within the tour
✖ Drinks or extra dishes and any meals not listed
✖ Costs of a personal nature
✖ English speaking guide
