We are so grateful to our hikers for envisioning the Michinoku Coastal Trail charter and best practices for long distance hiking along with us, as well as putting these principles into practice.
The list provided below is of local people and businesses who want to support hikers on the Michinoku Coastal Trail(MCT), so you can have a fun and safe journey. They are really looking forward to meeting and getting to know you, so please don’t hesitate to visit.
This is a list of people who want to welcome hikers. If your paths don’t happen to cross, don’t be disappointed: you can look forward to chancing upon others soon.
Some of the places on this list will give you a discount or other special service if you show them your Data Book, Hiking Map Book, or a Michinoku Trail Club supporting member card (marked with a star ★ on the list). Please feel free to check the details and use these services.
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【★】For those who can show a Data Book, Hiking Map Book, or
Michinoku Trail Club supporting member card
Please check details for fields marked with an asterisk(※). From left to right, the fields are: Hiking Map Book number, name of place/facility, support offered, details, location, phone number.
【Location】Click on the map link (the mark next to the phone number) to see the location on a Google Map showing the trail route.
※ If you’re using a smartphone, please hold down and open the link in the browser. (The map doesn’t display properly in the Google Maps app.)
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshu Kissa Prince | Trail-related menu items | 0178-44-1827 | |||
| OUTDOOR BOX RIVER RUNS | Water, toilet, electric outlet, sells Hiking Map Books | 0178-20-0234 | |||
| MB1-1 | Hachinohe City Marine Science Museum "Marient" | Luggage/backpack storage (please ask at counter). Free resting area. | 0178-33-7800 | ||
| MB1-1 | Minshuku Ishibashi | Water, toilet, rides for staying guests in area under details (※) | Rides between Minshuku Ishibashi and Same Station, can also go get luggage to store at Same Station | 0178-38-2221 | |
| MB1-1 | Yanagisawa Store | Water, toilet, sells gas canisters, camping goods | 0178-38-2024 | ||
| MB1-2 | Michinoku Coastal Trail Houshi-hama Rest Area | Tent camping | Advance contact required: Contact with his Instagram account(@rojin28go). He may not be able to reply immediately. |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB1-2 | Hashikami Hama no Eki Aldiva | 1 free funori seaweed donut | 0178-38-3166 | ||
| MB1-3 | Nohara Store | Water, toilet, electric outlet | 0178-87-3344 | ||
| MB1-4 | Forestpia Hashikami | Free drink | 0178-88-4449 | ||
| MB1-4 | Tea House Toumon | Meal discount (★), tent camping (※) | https://bit.ly/31ccYRl | 0178-88-3987 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB1-5〜1-8 | Hirono Trail Angel (Hashikami Tourism Association) | Hirono Town Supporters' Information | 0194-65-5916 | ||
| MB1-5 | Marinside Spa Taneichi | Discount on stay (★), water, toilet | https://www.marin-taneichi.com/ | 0194-65-5735 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2-2〜2-4 | Trail Oasis Noda | Provide with Noda Village Supporters' Information | 0194-78-2012 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2-5 | Marusa Saga Seafood Store | Water, toilet | 0194-35-3321 | ||
| MB2-5 | Marusa Saga Seafood Store | Water, toilet | 0194-35-3321 | ||
| MB2-5 | Marukoshi Store | Water, toilet | 0194-35-2233 | ||
| MB2-5 | Maruni Supermarket | Water, toilet | 0194-35-2201 | ||
| MB2-5 | Mifune Seika Sweets | Water, toilet | 0194-35-2020 | ||
| MB2-5 | Kamikanda Meat Shop | Water | 0194-35-2210 | ||
| MB2-5 | Shimokawara Sweets Shop | Water, toilet | 0194-35-2037 | ||
| MB2-5 | Fudai Antenna Shop Aide | Electric outlet | 0194-35-2411 | ||
| MB2-5 | Beachside Farmer's Market Kiraumi | Electric outlet | 0194-35-2114 | ||
| MB2-5 | Restaurant Uosada | Water, toilet | 0194-35-3011 | ||
| MB2-5 | Michinoku Coastal Trail Nedari Beach Rest Area | Tent camping (★),water, toilet | |||
| MB2-5 | Kurosakiso | Rides for staying guests in area listed under details (※),water,toilet | Rides between Kurosakiso and Fudai Station, Kurosakiso and Kitayamazaki | 0194-35-2611 | |
| MB2-5 | Minshuku Michiai | Rides for staying guests in area listed under details (※) | Rides between Michiai and Fudai Station, between Michiai and Tanohata Station when possible (please check) | 0194-35-2555 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2-8 | Gotenzaki Natural Rest Park | Toilet, tent camping (※) | https://bit.ly/3cPOumi | ||
| MB2-9 | Japanese Seafood Restaurant Kanazawa | Freebie with order | 090-9109-1256 | ||
| MB2-9 | Japanese Seafood Restaurant Kanazawa | Freebie for hikers with order | 090-9109-1256 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB2-9～3-9 | Trail Town MIYAKO | Miyako City Supporters' Information | https://www.city.miyako.iwate.jp/data/open/cnt/3/12675/1/TrailtownMiyako_hiker_support.pdf?20221216084438 | 0193-62-2111 | |
| MB3-3 | Hideshima Paddling Club | Tent camping (※), Water, electric outlet, shelter during rough weather, Pick up trash generated by the activity and trash picked up | Please make a reservation at least a day in advance by phone or email, taronokato@yahoo.co.jp | 090-7062-7044 | |
| MB3-4 | Ijinkan Cafe | Tent camping (※),water,toilet,Electric outlet | Reservations in advance by phone. Cafe is closed on Tuesdays, consult if you can camp on a Tuesday. | 0193-63-0065 | |
| MB3-7 | Miyako City Omoe Fisheries Experience Exchange Center | Water, toilet, Electric outlet (during business hours), ice cream 100 yen off. | Ice cream 100 yen off. Please present your hiking passport at the time of purchase. | 0193-68-2301 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB4-2 | Kinoko House | Tent camping (★), toilet | Please contact Jodogahama Visitor Centor for the use of the service. 0193-65-1690 | 080-5105-2796 | |
| MB4-4 | Rikuchu Kaigan Youth Center | Water, toilet | 0193-84-3311 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB4-4 | Minshuku Sato | Toilet. Staying guests leaving early in the morning can switch to onigiri instead of regular breakfast (please mention at check-in) | 0193-44-2749 | ||
| MB4-4 | Sanriku Hana Hotel Hamagiku | Water, Toilet, Rest Place, Information | 0193-44-2111 | ||
| MB4-4 | Kirikiri-koku | water,toilet,Electric outlet（see details below※） | https://bit.ly/3nROCHG | 0193-43-1018 | |
| MB4-5 | Otsuchi Magohachiro Shoten | Water, toilet (see details at right※) | Available only on store operating days (Fri-Mon). The store will temporarily close on March 12, 2023 and relocate to 1-1 Honmachi, Otsuchi-cho from April 1, 2023. | ||
| MB4-5 | Mast no Yu Public Bath | Toilet, electric outlets, wifi, stamp users receive 100 yen off of 600 yen bathing fee. | 0193-27-5881 | ||
| MB4-5 | Chari Cafe | Water, toilet, electric outlet, wifi | 0193-27-5888 | ||
| MB4-5 | Otsuchi Cultural Exchange Center (Oshacchi) | Electric outlet | 0193-27-5181 | ||
| MB4-5 | Ogawa Ryokan | Water,toilet,electric outlet,Wi-Fi,showers (※see details below) | You can rest without staying. 500 yen for a stay of 1 hour or less, 1,000 yen for a stay of 2 hours or less | 0193-42-2628 | |
| MB4-5 | Matsuhashi Jidosha | Toilet,electric outlet,Wi-Fi,parking (free of charge), vehicle transfer service (charged) | Please contact us for vehicle moving service (for a fee). | 0193-44-2133 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB4-6 | Houraikan Inn | Water, toilet, electric outlet | 0193-28-2526 | ||
| MB4-6 | Nebama Auto Campsite | Water, toilet, electric outlet | Respond to survey and get one free bottle of Sennin Hisui mineral water. Ask at information desk. | 0193-27-5455 | |
| MB5-1 | Hotel Marue | Water, toilet, electric outlet | 0193-24-3911 | ||
| MB5-1 | Hotel Folkloro Sanriku Kamaishi | Day bathing customers can also use coin laundry machines | 0193-38-5536 | ||
| MB5-1 | MESA | Water, toilet, electric outlet, sells gas canisters, outdoor gear | 090-4555-7971 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAP5-2〜5-7 | Goishi Coast Information Center | Ofunato City Supporters' Information | 0192-29-2359 | ||
| MB5-4 | Shiome | Tent camping (※) | Contact owner via the phone number posted on-site. | ||
| MB5-4 | Sanriku Active | Water, toilet, electric outlet, Wi-Fi | 0192-47-3756 | ||
| MB5-7 | Ofunato Hot Springs | Footbath | 0192-26-1717 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB5-9 | Minshuku Numataya | Staying guests can use shoe dryer. | 0192-55-2542 | ||
| MB5-9 | Capital Hotel 1000 | Water, toilet, electric outlets, wifi, 1 free sports drink to staying guests | 0192-55-3111 | ||
| MB6-1 | Minshuku Musashi | Staying customers can order lunch for the next day (Extra charge for lunch. Please reserve lunch during check-in) | 0192-55-4421 | ||
| MB6-1 | Hotel Sanyo | Same-day reservations OK (breakfast only plan/no meal plan only) | 0192-55-3050 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB6-3 | Minshuku Sakaya | Hiker's lunch menu (Shiokaze hatto soup, Shiokaze hatto set lunch) | Lunches availabe Tues, Wed, Thurs 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM ※Subject to change, please contact in advance for prices and to make sure lunch is available | 0226-34-3520 | |
| MB6-3 | Minshuku Nagisa | Staying guests get free onigiri rice ball for lunch, free use of washing machine. | Please let phone ring for awhile: they might not pick up right away. | 0226-32-3198 | |
| MB6-5 | Guest House Umikaze | Special no meals plan for hikers (plan available for one room per night, 2,900 yen with futon quilt and mattress, make reservation at least two days in advance※. Contact via phone for details) | Can use shower, toilets, kitchen, washing machine, electric outlets with this plan. Separate charge for bedding. | 0226-25-8698 / 080-5426-1342 | |
| MB6-6 | Guest House SLOW HOUSE＠Kesennuma | Water, toilet, electric outlet,resting area | 0226-25-8131 | ||
| MB6-5 | Ryokan Kuroshio | Water, toilet, free Oshima Island walking map | 0226-28-2125 | ||
| MB6-8 | Pension Petit Roku | Tent camping (※) | Please contact pension staff berfore use. Water, washing machine, showers (300 yen), bath (500 yen). | 0226-31-5623 | |
| MB6-8, MB7-1 | Motoyoshi Taxi | Water, toilet, shower, bath, nap room (available in night as well), charge | Contact required by the day before | 0226-42-3110 | |
| MB7-1 | Kabutomushi Surf Shop | Tent camping (※) | https://bit.ly/2Xsw87f | 0226-42-2983 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB9-1 | Minamisanriku Manabi no Sato Iriyado | Water, toilet, electric outlet, wifi, lunch service for staying guests (※) | Extra fee for lunch, order in advance, and only available for guests departing 8 AM or later | 0225-94-2922 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB7-10, MB8-1 | ochakkoclub(Diamond Head) | Water, toilet(When restrant opens),tent camping (contact in advance) | 090-9422-8248 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAP7-6 | Karaage Kokkoya | Water, toilet, electric outlet | 090-9207-1317 | ||
| Restaurant and Minshuku Magaki | Water, electric outlet, wifi, washing machine/dryer (300 yen). Please see details for use of any of the above. | Please contact in advance (sometimes not on-site) | 090-8788-2965 | ||
| MAP7-8 | MORIUMIUS | Water, toilet, tent camping (contact in advance) | 0225-25-6506 | ||
| MAP7-8 | Kuwahama Fisherman`s Inn | Water, toilet, same-day reservations OK (please phone beforehand), rides for staying guests to MCT route, tent camping (※) | Please contact in advance, 500 yen, can use water and toilet | 080-1668-0476 | |
| MB7-9 | B&B m.s.s.books | Water, toilet, charge, Wi-Fi, luggage storage, tent camping(500yen), B&B Hiker Plan(2000yen) | Contact in advance by Instagram or phone | 080-5025-0156 | |
| MAP7-9 | Namiita Lab | Water, toilet, electric outlets, wi-fi, laundry (with fee), tent camping(※), resting on-site until next day (with fee, see ※) | Same-day reservations OK. Please contact in advance by phone or email. namiitatikukai@gmail.com | 0225-98-5145 | |
| MB9-1 | FUTABA INN | Sells gas canisters | 0225-94-2922 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB9-3 | NOBICO Mill Nobiru Store | Toilet | 0225-86-2535 | ||
| MB9-3 | KIBOTCHA | Tent camping | Contact in advance(not free) | 0225-25-7319 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB9-5 | Pizzeria La Gita | Water, toilet, electric outlet, Luggage/backpack storage | Luggage/backpack storage is available from 7am to 5:30pm between Tuesday to Saturday, 7am to 2pm for Sunday. If you need this service, please contact them by the previous day. Monday is not available. *Please note that they may not be able to provide this service even on the days mentioned above due to a private matter. | 050-5487-3548 | |
| MB9-5 | Shiogama Guest House Minatomaru | Hiker plan (※) | https://minatomaru2018.com/trail-hiker-plan/ | 022-703-3141 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB9-5 | Matsushima Kamaboko Honpo Co. Tagajo Factory Store | Water (also ice), toilet | 022-766-8830 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB9-6 | Seaside Park Center House | Water, (ask staff for hot water), toilet | 022-288-4021 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB10-2 | Iwanuma Sheep Village | Water, toilet, electric outlet (see details at right※) | Please pay entrance fee (100 yen/person, elementary school age and older) to use | 080-4105-5538 | |
| MB10-2 | Rakunomura | Water, toilet, charge, tent camping | 0223-22-1728 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB10-3 | Aoi Tomato Cafe | Water, toilet | 0223-32-1556 | ||
| MB10-3 | Nakasyo Ryokan | Toilet | 0223-34-1224 | ||
| MB10-4 | Green Up, Inc. | Tent camping (※) | Please make a reservation in advance by phone | 090-3124-1262 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB10-5 | casano-va | Toilet, Sells individual vegetables | 090-9743-8616 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB10-7 | Bread Shop Bonheur Yasuhiro 66 | Water, toilet | 0244-62-2721 |
| MB page | Name | Kind of support | Details | Map | Phone number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB10-8,10-9 | Funabashiya Sweets Shop | Water, toilet | 0244-35-2784 | ||
| MB10-9 | Soma Guest House "mawari" | Water, toilet，rides for staying guests in area under details | Contact in advance,Rides for staying guests to Matsukawaura | 090-8192-8360 |