Michinoku Coastal Trail
Japan · Asia · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 61/100
At a glance
| Countries | Japan |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Tohoku (Aomori-Iwate-Miyagi-Fukushima) |
| Type | Thru-hike / long-distance trail |
| Length | 1025 km |
| Typical duration | 40-56 days |
| Difficulty | 3/5 (Moderate) |
| Max altitude | 700 m |
| Best season | Apr-Nov |
| Start | Hachinohe (Aomori) |
| End | Soma (Fukushima) |
| Permit / guide | no |
| Special gear | none |
Score
61/100
1000+ km of Pacific coastline through tsunami-recovery towns; young trail with growing reputation
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.
Notes
JNTO gives 1,025 km; a documented thru-hike took 52 days; max altitude is an estimate (~700 m)
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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