【TOKYO to TOHOKU】 FEEL MOUNTAIN AND SEA JAPAN NATURE HIKING
【TOKYO to TOHOKU】
FEEL MOUNTAIN AND SEA JAPAN NATURE HIKING
From Tokyo to Tohoku — A Journey Through Japan, Embraced by Mountains and Sea
From the sacred trails of Mt. Mitake to the coastal breezes of the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this 7-day spiritual and nature hiking tour is a journey full of uniquely Japanese moments where nature and faith, the everyday and the extraordinary, intersect.
The first half takes place on Mt. Mitake in Tokyo. You’ll visit the Musashi Mitake Shrine, hike trails shaped by Shugendo (Japanese mountain asceticism), enjoy peaceful time at a temple lodge, and participate in the sacred morning ritual of Nikkusai. This leg of the journey offers a chance to reconnect with yourself through the deep traditions of Japan’s mountain spirituality. After a serene interlude at the scenic Hatonosu Gorge, the tour shifts north to Hachinohe in Tohoku.
The second half follows the Michinoku Shiokaze Trail. You’ll experience the vibrancy of morning markets, coastal shrines, the stunning shorelines of Tanesashi Coast and Kitayamazaki, and the humble charm of fishing village inns. Every day is an invitation to walk, feel the wind, and encounter the rhythms and culture of the local community. Through both mountains and sea, you’ll fully absorb the stillness and strength that nature imparts.
From the mountains of Tokyo to the sea of Tohoku, this is a “pilgrimage of the soul” — a journey to reset yourself through walking, praying, tasting, and feeling the richness of Japan’s natural and spiritual heritage.
Itinerary in detail
From Haneda or Narita to Shinjuku
(Check-in individually)
08:30 Depart from Shinjuku hotel (Transportation: Private vehicle)
10:00 Arrive at Takimoto Station, Mt. Mitake Cable Car
11:00 Visit Musashi Mitake Shrine
12:00 Lunch, followed by a hike along the Shugendo trail
16:00 Check-in at temple lodging (Dinner: Shojin-ryori style vegetarian meal)
06:30 Early morning worship – Nikku-sai ritual
09:00 Check out and hike to the Inner Sanctuary (Oku-no-in)
11:30 Descend by cable car
12:30 Lunch at Hatonosu Gorge
16:00 Check-in at hotel in central Tokyo (near Tokyo Station)
Dinner on your own
Morning: Free time
13:20 Depart Tokyo Station (bound for Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto)
16:13 Arrive at Hachinohe Station, free time afterward
Overnight stay in Hachinohe City
07:30 Depart hotel, travel to morning market by train
08:15 Breakfast at the morning market
09:30 Visit Kabushima Shrine and begin Michinoku Coastal Trail on foot
Lunch at Tanesashi Coast Information Center
Afternoon: Travel by train from Hashikami Station to Taneichi Station
Overnight stay at Hamanasutei in Taneichi
08:18 Depart from Taneichi Station
11:17 Arrive at Fudai Station
Enjoy shopping for lunch and trail snacks in the local shopping street
Michinoku Coastal Trail hike to Kurosaki-so Lodge via Kitayamazaki
Overnight stay in Fudai or Tanohata Village
09:00 Depart hotel and transfer to Kitayamazaki
Hike along the Michinoku Coastal Trail to Tanesaki Bay Fishermen’s Huts
Lunch at Tanesaki Bay Huts
15:03 Depart from Tanohata Station
Around 19:00 – Tour ends at Morioka Station (optional return to Tokyo)
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