Michinoku Coastal Hiking Trail - 3 Days Northern Route Fudai~Tanohata~Miyako Area

Your adventure begins at 10:20 AM at Miyako Station, where you’ll meet the group and transfer to Fudai.

The hike starts from Fudai Station, leading you through a quiet townscape before reaching the breathtaking coastal route near Nedarihama Beach. Midway, enjoy a trail lunch break with sea views. The day finishes with a gentle uphill walk to your lodging. By 3:30 PM, you’ll arrive at the hotel to relax. In the evening, enjoy a local dinner followed by a traditional Unotori Kagura dance performance, a cultural highlight of the region.

Start your day with a local breakfast at the hotel before departing around 8:30 AM. Today’s hike takes on the most challenging section of the trail, featuring the dramatic Kitayamazaki Cliffs. Take in panoramic ocean views as you traverse forest paths and coastal ridges.

At 1:00 PM, you’ll enjoy a hands-on lunch experience at Tsukuehama Banya, where local ingredients are prepared with simple, rustic charm. After lunch, continue hiking toward Tanohata Station, completing the day’s scenic route. By 5:40 PM, transfer to your accommodation in the Taro area of Miyako for a well-earned rest at a luxury onsen hotel.

Following a Japanese-style breakfast, set off on a meaningful walk through Taro, a community deeply affected by the 2011 tsunami. This gentle hike offers insight into the reconstruction efforts and local resilience, blending natural beauty with historical awareness.

The tour concludes around 2:00 PM back at Miyako Station, marking the end of a moving and memorable journey along the Michinoku Coastal Trail.