Suggested Routes
Mountains, valleys, and hand-dug tunnels! A journey through the “Alps of the Sea”—Kurosaki and Kitayamazaki [1 Night, 2 Days]
You can walk along well-maintained, easy-to-navigate nature trails and enjoy the scenic views that are a hallmark of Northern Sanriku. While the route includes some ups and downs and requires a moderate level of fitness, you’ll be able to enjoy a variety of trails, including views of the ocean from the forest and beachside hikes.
- 2D/1N Itinerary
- 26.3 km Hiking Distance
- 11 hr 25 min Hiking Time
- 2 Map Book
※ Assumes a man of average fitness walking on flat ground at approximately 4 km/h.
Day1 : 2 hours and 35 minutes total
- Sanriku Railway Fudai Station
- 1.9 km / 30-minute walk
- Fudai Beach
- 3.3 km / 50-minute walk
- Nedari Beach Nature Trail
- 1.8 km / 75-minute walk
- Kurosaki-so National Guest House
Relevant MB:2-5
① This is a challenging route with many ups and downs, so please make sure you’re in good physical condition before setting out.
② Please be careful, as the bridge over the stream south of Kurosaki-so is heavily corroded.
Day2 : 8 hours and 50 minutes total
- Kurosaki-so National Guest House
- 9.1 km / 210 minutes on foot
- Kitayamazaki Visitor Center
- 4.8 km / 210 minutes on foot
- Tsukihama Hut Complex Sappa Boat, Salt-Making Experience
- 5.4 km / 110 minutes on foot
- Sanriku Railway Tanohata Station Trekking Guide
Relevant MB:2-5–2-7
Contact
Kitayamazaki Visitor Center
Tel.:0194-33-3248
Address:129-10 Kitayama, Tanohata Village, Shimohei-gun, Iwate Prefecture, 028-8402
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