We walked: Michinoku Shiokaze Trail - Hiking in Tohoku - Go!Go!Tohoku!! Japan Travel
'Be not defeated by the rain, nor let the wind prove your better' ~ Miyazawa Kenji
The 'Michinoku Shiokaze Trail' is a scenic hiking route which hugs the stunning pacific coastline of Tohoku, stretching 700km from Hachinohe (Aomori) to Soma (Fukushima). This Golden Week, a group of adventurous travelers from Sendai packed their tents and set out to conquer the section between Kesennuma in Miyagi's north and the beautiful Minamisanriku! For your own outdoor adventure off the beaten track, read our highlights and tips: Check out Explore Tohoku ( to discover what other amazing experiences await along the rest of trail...!
Michinoku Coastal Trail (Tanesashi Kaigan)
Video from the Michinoku Coastal Trail (みちのく潮風トレイル）shot near the Tanesashi Coast in Aomori
Life After the Tsunami: Walking the Coast of Japan
A weird female lone ranger decides to walk 700km along the Coast of Northern Japan, along a yet uncompleted trail known as the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail. Enjoy the beauty of the rugged Tohoku Coast, where foreigners, and even Japanese are rare.
Michinoku Shiokaze Trail みちのく潮風トレイル
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The Michinoku Shiokaze hiking trail runs along the north-east coast of Japan. At the moment, 370km is open, but it will eventually cover 700km of the East Japan coast, between Hachinohe in Aomori and Soma in Fukushima.
In this video, a group of Iwate JETs have an adventure in Tanohata, Iwate, one of the most beautiful locations on the trail.