Coastal Walking Trail in Japan’s Tohoku Region Through Earthquake-Affected Towns Links Locals, Hikers
- Posted on March 23, 2026
- By The Japan News
- 6 Views
Coastal Walking Trail in Japan’s Tohoku Region Through Earthquake-Affected Towns Links Locals, Hikers

The Michinoku Coastal Trail is a long walking path along the Pacific coast that spans four prefectures in the Tohoku region. Nearby residents welcome hikers from Japan and abroad and share about the beauty of the surrounding nature as well as lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake.