【TOHOKU to TOKYO to SIKOKU】FEEL LOCAL CULTURE OF JAPAN WALKING
【TOHOKU to TOKYO to SIKOKU】FEEL LOCAL CULTURE OF JAPAN WALKING
From Tohoku to Tokyo, and onward to Shikoku — A Walking Journey into Japan’s Local Culture
Experience Japan’s “mountains, seas, prayer, and everyday life” on this 9-day slow travel adventure that connects regions through walking. The journey begins in the northern port city of Hachinohe, Tohoku, with breakfast at a lively morning market and a hike along the Michinoku Coastal Trail from coastal shrines to dramatic cliffs. In Tokyo, find peace through mountain spirituality with a visit to Musashi Mitake Shrine, Shugendo trails, and temple lodging. Finally, head to Shikoku, the land of pilgrimage, where the connections between local food culture and faith unfold—visiting the first Henro temple, viewing the Naruto whirlpools, and exploring historical and cultural treasures like Ritsurin Garden. This isn’t just sightseeing—it’s a journey that immerses you in the rhythm, spirit, and richness of Japan’s regions.
Itinerary in detail
Arrive in Hachinohe from Haneda or Narita Airport (Check-in individually)
Overnight stay in Hachinohe City
07:30 Depart hotel and transfer by train to the morning market
08:15 Breakfast at the morning market
09:30 Visit Kabushima Shrine and begin the 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 at the local shopping street, then walk to Kurosaki-so
Michinoku Coastal Trail hike along the cliffs of Kitayamazaki
Overnight stay in Fudai or Tanohata Village
09:00 Depart hotel and transfer to Kitayamazaki for a coastal hike to Tanesaki Bay Fishermen’s Huts
Lunch at the huts, then private vehicle transfer to Morioka
15:51 Depart Morioka Station
18:04 Arrive in Tokyo
Overnight stay in Shinjuku, Tokyo
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 Overnight stay at temple lodging (Dinner: Shojin-ryori style vegetarian meal)
06:30 Participate in early-morning Nikkusai ritual
09:00 Check out and hike to the Inner Sanctuary (Oku-no-in)
11:30 Descend via cable car
12:30 Lunch at Hatonosu Gorge
16:00 Overnight stay near Haneda Airport
Dinner: Free time
10:20 Depart from Haneda Airport
11:35 Arrive at Tokushima Airport
12:00 Arrive at Utsumi General Park and transfer by ferry to Shimada
Walk along “Uzu-no-Michi” beneath the Naruto Bridge & Ōge Coast hike
16:00 Return to Utsumi General Park
Overnight stay in Naruto
09:00 Depart hotel
09:30 Start walk from Okazaki Beach
11:00 Visit Ryōzen-ji (Temple No. 1 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage)
11:30 Depart Ryōzen-ji
11:40 Visit Fukuju Soy Sauce Brewery
12:40 Visit Honke Matsuura Sake Brewery
14:30 Depart for Takamatsu
16:00 Overnight stay in Takamatsu City
09:00 Depart hotel in Takamatsu City and take train to Yashima Station (approx. 20 min)
10:00 Visit Yashima-ji (Temple No. 84 of the Shikoku Pilgrimage)
Hiking in Yashima area & lunch
After lunch, transfer by train to Ritsurin Garden
13:00 Visit and stroll through Ritsurin Garden
15:00 Tour ends at Takamatsu Airport
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