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Michinoku Coastal Trail Hakozaki Peninsula

Senjojiki Hike + Stay in a Fishing Village [1 Night, 2 Days]

This course combines a hike to Senjojiki with an overnight stay at the inn called “Ohakozaki no Yado”, a small community-run accommodation in Hakozaki Peninsula’s deepest area. Visitors can enjoy fresh local seafood, warm hospitality, and interactions with the local community.
Start point
Inn “Ohakozaki no Yado”
End point
Inn “Ohakozaki no Yado”
Distance
〜7 km one way (〜14 km round trip)
Time Required
1 night, 2 days (transportation assistance available)
Difficulty
★★☆
What to Bring
● A backpack that keeps both hands free
● Gloves
● Hat
● Bear bell
● Rain gear
● Long-sleeved shirt and long pants
● Trekking shoes
● Overnight essentials (if staying overnight)
Important Notes
・After rainfall, some areas may become muddy and slippery.
・There are no ropes at the entrance to Senjojiki, so please be extra cautious for your safety.
・A Japanese-style public toilet is available near Senjojiki.
・There are no vending machines. Please bring your own drinking water.
・Insects and bees may appear, so it is recommended to wear long sleeves and long pants.
・Cell phone reception is unavailable in this area.
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Ohakozaki Senjojiki
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breathtaking expanse of granite rock formations, created when magma cooled and solidified approximately 120 million years ago, stretches as far as the eye can see. This geological wonder allows visitors to experience the pulse of the Earth and the mysteries of nature. Facing the open sea, waves crash dramatically against the rugged shoreline, sometimes surging high into the air. On particularly windy days, the spectacle of waves crashing against the rocks creates a powerful, out of this world experience. Some visitors have described it as feeling like they have stepped into another world. To reach Senjojiki, take the stairs located to the left of the signboard shown in the right photo. The path is steep, so please be careful. Carrying a backpack that keeps both hands free is highly recommended.
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Ohakozaki Shrine & Ohakozaki Lighthouse
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Located about 0.3 km past the signboard marking the descent to Senjojiki, both Ohakozaki Shrine and Ohakozaki Lighthouse can be found further along the trail.
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Ohakozaki no Yado
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Located in Kamaishi City, at the furthest end of the Hakozaki Peninsula, lies the small fishing village of Hakozaki-Shirahama, the gateway to a national park. This aging rural community, where depopulation is a growing challenge, was once home to thriving fisheries and family-run inns. However, the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami caused devastating damage, destroying many of these inns. Amidst the hardships of depopulation and an aging population, the community came together to revitalize an abandoned former nursery school, transforming it into Ohakozaki no Yado, a unique community-run guesthouse where locals provide warm hospitality and support. Led by a former innkeeper who lost her business to the tsunami, local residents work together to harvest fresh seafood and prepare traditional local dishes, creating an experience that is sustainable, high-quality, and deeply connected to the region. Through this initiative, they offer guests a heartfelt stay filled with genuine local hospitality and cultural exchange.
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