On Saturday, August 12, the 38th Natori Summer Festival will be held in Yuriage area, Natori City, where the Michinoku Coastal Trail Natori Trail Center is located, as a memorial service for the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake and to express our gratitude to those who have supported the recovery efforts.
“38th Natori Summer Festival Official Website”: https://natori-matsuri.com/
Due to the Summer Festival, there will be significant traffic regulations (prohibiting pedestrians and vehicles) in the Yuriage district, where the Natori Trail Center is situated, from 14:00 to 22:00. Shuttle buses (for a fee) will be operating from nearby stations, serving as an alternative means of transportation to the usual city bus service (Natorin-go).
If you plan to arrive at the Natori Trail Center after 14:00 on the day of the event, please use the shuttle bus (for a fee) or call the Natori Trail Center.
Please note that the Natori Trail Center parking lot is available only to guests staying at the pay campground or those using the Center.
For more details about the shuttle bus service, please check the Summer Festival website at https://natori-matsuri.com/.
Similarly, some parts of the trail routes in the Yuriage district will be restricted (prohibiting pedestrians and vehicles). We request that you either pass through these areas before 14:00 or take an alternate route around the area after 14:00.
Please refer to the attached map for detours.
Applicable Maps
Ministry of the Environment Trail Map: Natori City – Iwanuma City
Hiking Map Book: MAP10-1 944.78~949.76
Please come to the Natori Trail Center by 14:00 on the day of your visit if you are using our campground.