Michinoku Coastal Trail - 7 days - Self Guided

Every night on this tour is spent in Japanese accommodation, with properties ranging from those rooted in traditional style to more contemporary hybrid hotels. Rooms are fitted with tatami mats and shoji sliding doors, and sleeping is on futons rather than beds. A few properties along the route do offer Western-style beds for those who prefer them. The bathing areas are one of the highlights of staying this way, and on this coastal route several properties offer ocean views from the baths. Onsen facilities are communal and separated by gender.

Breakfast is included on all six mornings of the trip, and it is worth looking forward to. Each morning brings an elaborate spread of Japanese dishes alongside Western options and breads, a proper send-off before the day's walking. One lunch is included along the trail, and outside of that, fresh sushi from local supermarkets and small eateries are easy to find along the route. Dinners on nights four, five and six are included, with the final evening reserved for a celebratory buffet of never-ending sushi and sashimi. On all other evenings, local restaurants are yours to explore at your own pace.

Please advise us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of booking. If you have severe allergies, bringing some of your own snacks is recommended, as specialist ingredients can be harder to source along the way.