2025年5月10日
A Full-Day Hiking Adventure on the Michinoku Coastal Trail – From Jodogahama to Kyukamura Rikuchu-Miyako (Round-trip from Morioka by Bus)
[Model Course] Walking Through Sanriku’s Spectacular Views and History: Michinoku Coastal Trail – A Day Trip
From Morioka to Jodogahama Beach, Encountering Sanriku’s Spectacular Views
Morning: Departure from Morioka Station
Morioka Station East Bus terminal (Stop No. 7) 7:40 AM ＝＝ [106 Express Bus] ＝＝ Miyako Station 9:55 AM
《Click here for the timetable (Japanese only)》
It will be an early morning departure, but the view of Iwate from the bus window will heighten your expectations for the adventure that is about to begin.
Miyako Station (Stop No. 3) 10:20 AM ＝＝ [Local Bus] ＝＝ Jodogahama Visitor Center 10:33 AM
《Click here for the timetable (Japanese only)》
After a bus journey of just over two hours from Morioka Station to reach Miyako, you will transfer to another route bus and head for Jodogahama Beach.
Morning: Arrival at Jodogahama Visitor Center
After getting off the bus, you will finally head to the entrance of the trail, the “Jodogahama Visitor Center.”
From here, the journey of treading on the land of Sanriku on foot begins.
Afternoon: Walking the Michinoku Coastal Trail（Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes）
Jodogahama Beach: A Spectacular Spot Representing Sanriku
“Jodogahama Beach,” designated as a national scenic spot and considered one of the most beautiful scenic spots on the Sanriku Coast, is a scenic spot that has been described as “like a Buddhist paradise” due to its beauty.
Standing white rhyolite strange rocks, with the contrast of blue sea and green pine forests, take your breath away.
Let’s slowly enjoy the spectacular view that looks as if it was created by a landscape painter’s brush.
Shiofuki-ana (Blowhole): A Marvelous Show Created by Nature
Heading north from Jodogahama Beach, you will arrive at “Shiofuki-ana” (blowhole), a nationally designated natural monument and a geosite of the Sanriku Geopark.
“Shiofuki-ana” is a sea cave called a sea erosion cave, and when large waves come, seawater spurts up to a maximum height of 30 meters from a hole in the upper part of the cave, which was formed by wave erosion, and the sight is impressive.
If you’re lucky, you might witness this natural show.
Evening: Arrival at Kyukamura Rikuchu Miyako
After a day of adventure, you will arrive at the final destination of this course, Kyukamura Rikuchu Miyako.
Kyukamura Rikuchu Miyako 4:35 PM ＝＝ [Local Bus] ＝＝ Miyako Station 5:04 PM
《Click here for the timetable (Japanese only)》
From Kyukamura Rikuchu Miyako, you will take a route bus, and from Miyako Station, you will transfer to the “Route 106 Express Bus” to return to your departure place, Morioka Station.
Miyako Station (Stop No. 6) 6:05 PM ＝＝ [106 Express Bus] ＝＝ Morioka Station 8:20 PM
《Click here for the timetable (Japanese only)》
Precautions
■The trail path passes through nature, and road conditions can be affected by weather. Please be sure to check with the Jodogahama Visitor Center in advance to confirm whether the model course is accessible.
■Bus times listed in the model course may change without notice. Please check the latest schedules before your trip.
■We are not responsible for any accidents or delays during the use of the model course. Please use it at your own discretion and responsibility.
Set Ticket Information
This set includes tickets for the “106 Express & Limited Express Bus” and “Local Bus” listed in the model course, along with the “Hiker’s Pass” that provides various services at facilities along the route. It is offered at a discounted price compared to paying separately, so we highly recommend using it.
【Set Contents:】
◎One-way ticket from Morioka Station to Miyako Station (106 Express & Limited Express Bus)
★One-way ticket from Miyako Station to Jodogahama Visitor Center (Local Bus)
★One-way ticket from Miyako Station to Kyukamura Miyako (Local Bus)
◎One-way ticket from Miyako Station to Morioka Station (106 Express & Limited Express Bus)
◆Hiker’s Pass
The tickets marked with ◎ are valid only in the direction indicated by the arrow (→).
The tickets marked with ★ can be used in either direction.
【Price:】
Adults: ¥4,660
Children: ¥2,330
【Unavailable Periods for Set Tickets:】
■August 8, 2025 – August 17, 2025
■December 26, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Reference Links
This model course was created with reference to the above route. If you plan to hike this course, please be sure to check the official page as well.
For inquiries and information about the Michinoku Coastal Trail, please contact.
Miyako Tourism and Cultural Exchange Association
For more details about the “Hiker’s Certificate,” click here.
