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 Location overview

A Journey Through Japan’s Northern Wilderness

The Michinoku Coastal Trail is a long-distance hiking route that spans approximately 1,000 kilometers along the northeastern coast of Japan’s Tohoku region. Officially opened in 2019, this scenic trail connects the northern tip of Aomori Prefecture to the southern end of Fukushima Prefecture, passing through Iwate and Miyagi Prefectures along the way. The trail offers hikers stunning views of rugged coastlines, tranquil beaches, dense forests, and charming fishing villages. It also provides an opportunity to witness the resilience and recovery of the region following the devastating 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami. Rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage, the Michinoku Coastal Trail invites adventurers to experience Japan’s wild landscapes and local hospitality.

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 MCT Itinerary Planning & Accommodation Reservation

Self-Guided Hiking Tour

Let Michinoku Hikers help you plan your MCT hike!
We develop an individualized hiking itinerary according to your needs. 
We can also suggest suitable accommodations and make reservations for you.

Please check our Travel Support Pricing List below!

 MCT Itinerary Planning & Accommodation Reservation

Let us help you plan your MCT hike!

Let Michinoku Hikers help you plan your MCT hike!
We develop an individualized hiking itinerary according to your needs. 
We can also suggest suitable accommodations and make reservations for you.

Please check our Travel Support Pricing List below!

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About Michinoku Hikers & Toshi

Hiking itineraries and Accommodation plans according to your request on the Michinoku Coastal Trail

Michinoku Hikers is an online travel agency registered in Tokyo Metropolitan Government, headed by Toshi Harada.  Michinoku Hikers plan and conduct original hiking tours on the Michinoku Coastal Trail.  Michinoku Hikers also support to develop hiking itineraries and accommodation plans according to your request. 

Representative Toshi Harada completed to hike the entire Michinoku Coastal Trail for 47 days in the fall of 2020 and the spring of 2021. Being fascinated by the beauty of the trail and tenderness of the local people, Toshi strongly felt that he wanted as many people as possible to walk the Michinoku Coastal Trail, that led him to create a travel agency dedicated to the Michinoku Coastal Trail.

Toshi is a licensed guide interpreter in English, and has held various certification/education including domestic travel business handling manager, itinerary management training, and Wilderness Advanced First Aid training.

  • I spent a LOT of time planning this trip but there were some lodging options I simply couldn't arrange on my own (they only had a telephone number and with my being unable to speak Japanese, I knew I needed help). Toshi quickly booked this lodging – all for a very reasonable rate. He also provided feedback on my plan/itinerary which was much appreciated. Toshi and I (along with my wife) quickly became friends. As I got to know him better, it became clear to me that he simply loves the MCT and wants nothing more than to see others enjoy it, as well. He can help you enjoy the MCT in a variety of ways – from how he assisted me all the way to arranging full-on tours/itineraries. I can’t recommend him enough. He is a valuable member of our community and we are lucky to have him!
  • We just finished 4 days short hiking journey from Hachinohe to Jodogahama beach and had a very memorable trip on MCT. Thank you Harada Toshimitsu so much for helping us to organize and taking us all the way from Tokyo. The arrangements were perfect even though the weather was not perfect, Harada San has made the adjustment accordingly to our physical limitations and weather restrictions, we can't thank him enough and all the local guides that had made our fabulous MCT trip, we learnt so much on the fauna and flora along MCT.

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