A free guide to the Michinoku Coastal Trail,
Japan’s newest 1000+km hiking trail in the northeastern Tohoku region
All the essential information you need to make the journey
A decade after one of Japan’s most deadly disasters, a region is reborn -
and it's home to one of the most unique hiking trails in the world.
“World’s Best New Coastal Trails” - Lonely Planet
”Best Trips to Take in 2020” - National Geographic
”World’s Five Best New Long-Distance Hiking Trails” - Explorers’ Web
Book
📣 coming SOON 📣
It’s been in the works for some six years (!), but I’m happy to share that an English-language companion book for Michinoku Coastal Trail walkers will be coming soon, covering:
Recommended sections and route information
Top accommodation, campites and restaurants along the trail
Planning tips, tools and helpful resources, including budgeting and transport
Useful phrases, information about the region’s culture and history, and more!
Sign up below to be the first to find out about the release date, as well as for pre-launch discounts and an opportunity to shape the book’s content too (I won’t send you any weird emails or share your details with anyone, I promise) 🙏
Google Map
Check out this free-to-use Google Map (2026 version) featuring the trail, accommodation options, campsites, hot springs, visitor centers, and more.
Routes
Find out more about different parts of the trail, including videos of each trail section and recommended walks.
Hi, I’m Robin. I’ve spent years walking the Michinoku Coastal Trail - including a 53-day thru-hike - and returning to the coast to learn from the places and people along the way.
This is an independent, volunteer-run guide based on first-hand experience and research, not an official tourism site.
Learn more on the About page. If you’d like to support the time that goes into keeping this guide up to date, you can buy me a coffee ☕. And if you’re interested in collaborating, feel free to reach out.
Thank you for stopping by & Happy Trails!
The Path Less Travelled
This TEDx talk explores what its like to walk the trail with a particular focus on “trail magic”, or the special encounters that walkers often have during their journeys.
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