Frequently Asked Questions

Various permissions related

Q2. Can I use a drone along the MCT course? Do I need to apply to take video footage or pictures?

You cannot use a drone without getting permission in advance from the property owner and/or facility involved, and you will need to make sure the drone doesn’t interfere with the safety of other hikers or have an impact on wildlife. Please start by asking the relevant ranger’s office or city hall/town hall for the place you want to use a drone.

Ministry of the Environment “Rules about using drones in national parks” (Japanese) :
https://chubu.env.go.jp/shinetsu/pre_2022/drone_R4.html

Office namePhone number
Hachinohe Ranger’s Office0178-73-5161
Miyako Ranger’s Office0193-62-3912
Ofunato Ranger’s Office0192-29-2759
Ishinomaki Ranger’s Office0225-24-8217
Natori Ranger’s Office022-722-2874
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