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Hachinohe Section of Michinoku Coastal Trail
みちのく潮風トレイル
Day hike along the gentle shores of the Hachinohe section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail
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Nakanohama to Jodogahama: Miyako section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail
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Day hike along the wildest stretch of the Miyako section of the Michinoku Coastal Trail
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Hiking the cliffs above Kashiwajima
柏島
A short but spectacular coastal walk between Kannon Rock and Odo observatories, followed by a visit to the quiet island of Kashiwajima.
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Cape Ashizuri: Shikoku’s southern tip
足摺岬
A short coastal walk past a lighthouse, temple and dramatic Pacific cliffs at Shikoku’s southern tip.
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Tatsukushi Marine Park & Minokoshi coastal walk
竜串海岸 & 見残し海岸
Walking on ancient rock formations from in the Ashizuri Uwakai National Park
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