Tohoku region of Japan is made up of the northernmost 6 prefecture on the main island, Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Sendai, Yamagata and Fukushima. This area boasts great natural beauty and an abundance of natural resources, such as delicious fresh seafood. You can walk, cycle or kayak along the Michinoku Coastal trail and participate in activities unique to this area. While learning about the disaster and interacting with local residents, this 7-day trip offers you a chance to contemplate “life”, not only that of yourself, but also of others, as well as life within our natural surroundings. You will also get a new perspective on living with the natural environment in a sustainable way through learning how the locals have lived with nature in everyday life.
Options
Group of 5 : per person
Group of 10 : per person
Group of 15 : per person
The Highlight
- Explore Japan’s newest 1000+km hiking trail in the northeastern Tohoku region on foot, by bike or kayaking.
- Experience the beautiful nature around you, from the sea, rivers, villages and mountains, still as magnificent as pre-Earthquake.
- Opportunity to increase your self-awareness and reflect on Life from lessons learned through the natural disaster
- Immerse yourself for a week in a different world through a variety of activities that allow you to become familiar with the nature and culture of the area.
The Experience
Day 1 9:00 Meet at Sendai Station and transfer to Natori Trail Center for orientation. Today we will hike from the trail head in Matsukawaura to Soma Shrine (local lunch included). Stay overnight at Watari Onsen area or Matsushima bay area
Day 2 Depart hotel. Today we will hike the beautiful Urato Shoto Island area off the coast of Matsushima Bay. Enjoy a dinner paired with local sake for dinner. Stay overnight in Kesennuma area
Day 3 Depart Hotel and visit the Iwate Tsunami memorial to learn about the tsunami in this area. After this, enjoy a cycling tour around the Rikuzen Takata area including lunch and zazen meditation. Stay overnight in Miyako area
Day 4 Enjoy an early morning sea kayak tour at Jodogahama beach. After refreshing walk the Michinoku coastal trail in Miyako area and enjoy a local lunch. Stay overnight in Tanohata or Fudai area
- Day 5 Depart the hotel and walk the Michinoku Coastal trail in Tanohata/Fudai area depending on difficulty level of group. Experience the traditional Unotori Kagura dance performance with dinner. Stay overnight in Tanohata or Fudai area
- Day 6 Depart hotel and take the local Sanriku rail to either Kuji or Uge stations. Walk the Michinoku Coastal trail course in either Kuji or Hirono areas depending on group difficulty level. Experience the sento culture at the local public bathhouse in Hachinohe, before relaxing at the retreat camp at Tanesashi Coast, including a BBQ dinner cooked by a local chef. Stay overnight at Tanesashi Campgrounds
- Day 7 Enjoy sunrise Yoga and breakfast at campgrounds before walking the Michinoku Coastal trail to the Northern Trail head at Kabushima Shrine (※some sections might be skipped via bus depending on walking speed) After a local lunch transfer to Hachinohe station (or Misawa/Aomori Airport) to.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Itinerary
- Include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 09:009:00 Meet at Sendai Station and transfer to Natori Trail Center for orientation. Today we will hike from the trail head in Matsukawaura to Soma Shrine (locallunch included). Stay overnight at Watari- Onsen area or Matsushima bay area
- Include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 09:30Breakfast (Japanese set menu ) 09:30 Depart hotel. Today we will hike the beautiful Urato Shoto Island area off thecoast of Matsushima Bay.
- 17:3017:30 Enjoy a dinner paired with local sake for dinner. 20:15 Stay overnight in Kesennuma area
- Include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 09:00Breakfast at the Hotel(buffet) 09:00 Depart Hotel and visit the Iwate Tsunami memorial to learn about the tsunami in this area
- 10:3010:30 After this, enjoy a cycling tour around the Rikuzen Takata area including lunch and zazen meditation .18:15 Arrive at Hotel and dinner.
- Include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 08:10breakfast - buffet 08:10 Depart hotel and walk to destination 08:30 Enjoy an early morning sea kayak tour at Jodogahama beach.
- 10:1510:15 After refreshing walk the Michinoku coastal trail in Miyako area and enjoy a local lunch. 16:40 Arrive at Hotel and dinner at the Hotel Stay overnight in Tanohata or Fudai area
- Include: Dinner
- 09:30Breakfast at the Hotel (Japanese set menu) 09:30 Depart the hotel and walk the Michinoku Coastal trail in Tanohata/Fudai area depending on difficulty level of group.
- 16:3016:30 Visit Kitayamasaki Observatory 17:00 Experience the traditional Unotori Kagura dance performance with dinner Stay overnight in Tanohata or Fudai area
- Include: Dinner
- 08:20Breakfast at the Hotel -Japanese set menu 08:20 Depart hotel and take the local Sanriku rail to either Kuji or Uge stations. Walk the Michinoku Coastal trail course in either Kuji or Hirono areas depending on group difficulty level.
- 16:1016:10 Experience the sento culture at the local public bathhouse in Hachinohe, before relaxing at the retreat camp at Tanesashi Coast, including a BBQ dinner cooked by a local chef. Stay overnight at Tanesashi Campgrounds
- 07:0007:00 Enjoy sunrise Yoga and breakfast at campgrounds before walking the Michinoku Coastal trail to the Northern Trail head at Kabushima Shrine (※some sections might be skipped via bus depending on walking speed)
- 13:0013:00 Lunch After a local lunch transfer to Hachinohe station (or Misawa/Aomori Airport) to finish the tour at around 15:00pm
Price Details
Add-on Items
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
- Minimum number of participants is 5
Minimum age for participation is 13 years old
If you have any food allergies, please ask us in advance before applying
- Accommodation guidelines are about 3 stars.
Accommodation may be in Japanese-style rooms
If you wish to participate with less than 5 people, please contact us for a quote.
Important Booking Information
- Please arrive at least 5 minutes before the meeting time.
- No partial refund will be made in the event of cancellation due to inclement weather or other unavoidable reasons during the itinerary.
- Please bring trail-ready clothing and a small backpack (minimum size for valuables, etc.)
- Drink bottles and insect repellent are useful