Embark on a transformative 3-day journey through Japan's Tohoku region, exploring its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Experience the beauty of Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Sendai, Yamagata, and Fukushima, which are known for their breathtaking scenery and fresh seafood.
Witness the resilience of Tohoku since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and see how the natural beauty and vibrant local life have emerged stronger. Traverse over 1,000 km of Japan's newest hiking trail by foot, bike, and sea, engaging with the community and gaining a fresh perspective on life and sustainability.
Highlights include: ➤ Hiking along the Michinoku Coastal Trail Southern route: Natori - Matshishima...
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided support with English translation provided throughout the tour.
Lunch
Dinner
Twin-share accommodation each night
Breakfast
Local experienced guide for hiking
Round-trip transportation from Sendai Station at the start of the tour to the finish.
Expense not mentioned
Meeting Points
Departure
Sendai Station
At the JR Ticket Counter (Midori no Madoguchi) on the 2nd floor of Sendai Station.
Return
Michinoku Coastal 3 Days Trail Tour a Natori Matsushima Kesennuma
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About
Embark on a transformative 3-day journey through Japan's Tohoku region, exploring its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Experience the beauty of Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Sendai, Yamagata, and Fukushima, which are known for their breathtaking scenery and fresh seafood.
Witness the resilience of Tohoku since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and see how the natural beauty and vibrant local life have emerged stronger. Traverse over 1,000 km of Japan's newest hiking trail by foot, bike, and sea, engaging with the community and gaining a fresh perspective on life and sustainability.
Highlights include: ➤ Hiking along the Michinoku Coastal Trail Southern route: Natori - Matshishima...
Highlights
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided support with English translation provided throughout the tour.
Lunch
Dinner
Twin-share accommodation each night
Breakfast
Local experienced guide for hiking
Round-trip transportation from Sendai Station at the start of the tour to the finish.
Expense not mentioned
Meeting Points
Departure
Sendai Station
At the JR Ticket Counter (Midori no Madoguchi) on the 2nd floor of Sendai Station.
Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Sendai - Natori - Matsushima
3 Stops
1
Sendai Station
After meeting your guide at Sendai Station, transfer to Natori City by train.
0 minute
2
Michinoku Coastal Trail Natori Trail Center
Start the day with a visit to the Natori Trail Centre to learn more about the trail. After a brief orientation, begin your hike from the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail Natori Trail Center, leading to Arahama Elementary School.
2 hours and 30 minutes
3
Ruins of the Great East Japan Earthquake Sedai Arahama Elementary School
The area was struck by a 10-meter-high tsunami, leading 320 students, staff, and residents to evacuate to the rooftop of Arahama Elementary School, where they survived. Today, the school building is preserved as a public memorial.
The school building is preserved as a monument and features exhibition rooms dedicated to the disaster. From the rooftop, you can view the surrounding area's reconstruction and compare before-and-after photos of the tsunami's impact.
After visiting Arahama Elementary School, transfer to your accommodation by vehicle.
