— 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!
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2023 Autumn Michinoku Coastal Trail Hiking Tour 5-day hiking along the southern Sanriku Coast Saturday, October 7th – Wednesday, October 11th
¥165,000Price includes English speaking tour guide
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2023年6月3日(土)〜6月7日(水): 北三陸海岸を歩く5日間の旅
¥206,797 – ¥207,952Price range: ¥206,797 through ¥207,952断崖絶壁の上に立つフレンチレストラン「ロレオール田野畑」、大船渡盛の人気イタリアン「ポルコロッソ」の美味にご期待ください。
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2024 Northern Sanriku Coast 5-day hiking Tour Thursday, May 30th – Monday, June 3rd
¥206,797 – ¥207,952Price range: ¥206,797 through ¥207,952Please look forward to the deliciousness of the French restaurant “L’Oreole Tanohata”, which stands on a cliff, and the popular Italian “Porco Rosso” in Ofunato Sakari.
— 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!
-
2023 Autumn Michinoku Coastal Trail Hiking Tour 5-day hiking along the southern Sanriku Coast Saturday, October 7th – Wednesday, October 11th
¥165,000Price includes English speaking tour guide
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2023年6月3日(土)〜6月7日(水): 北三陸海岸を歩く5日間の旅
¥206,797 – ¥207,952Price range: ¥206,797 through ¥207,952断崖絶壁の上に立つフレンチレストラン「ロレオール田野畑」、大船渡盛の人気イタリアン「ポルコロッソ」の美味にご期待ください。
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2024 Northern Sanriku Coast 5-day hiking Tour Thursday, May 30th – Monday, June 3rd
¥206,797 – ¥207,952Price range: ¥206,797 through ¥207,952Please look forward to the deliciousness of the French restaurant “L’Oreole Tanohata”, which stands on a cliff, and the popular Italian “Porco Rosso” in Ofunato Sakari.
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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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