Trekking Scenic Northern Japan on the Michinoku Coastal Trail     

This long trail offers adventurers the hike of a lifetime along the Japan’s northern Pacific   coast

The Michinoku Coastal Trail stretches more than 1,000 kilometers along Japan’s northern Pacific Coast. This ambitious trail is part of Sanriku Fukko National Park, developed as a reconstruction project following the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. Today, this hiking path treats adventurers to all the wonders of northern Japan's diverse countryside. The trail runs through magnificent landscapes from beaches to mountains. It offers numerous chances to experience local hospitality as it passes through tiny villages and major cities. Hikers can walk the streets of a once-proud castle town, or encounter wildlife, like the wild deer and monkeys of Kinkasan Island. A variety of accommodations are available, from campgrounds to luxury inns and everything in between. 

Ambitious hikers can walk the entire length from Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture to Soma City in Fukushima Prefecture, while casual travelers may select a shorter section. 
The trail is accessible at a number of points via the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train and      various JR coastal lines.

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