Ocean & Meadows Unbound: A Summer Walk Along Tanesashi Coast

#summervacay **Why This Hidden Gem?** Where else in Japan can you **stroll flower-filled grasslands that plunge into turquoise waves**? This 12km stretch of Pacific coastline is like Iceland meets Hokkaido—with wild deer, seabird colonies, and zero fences between you and nature’s drama. --- ### **🌿 Your Perfect Coastal Day** #### **Sunrise Start (5:00 AM)** - **Mihono-taki Parking Lot:** Begin at the northern trailhead to catch dawn over **Kabushima Island** (thousands of black-tailed gulls nesting) - **Secret Spot:** The **"Singing Sand" beach** near Yodo Point—squeaks underfoot when dry #### **Morning Exploration** - **8:00 AM - Flower Hunting:** July brings **daylilies & sea thrift**; August blooms with **purple eupatorium** - **10:00 AM - Grassland Picnic:** Grab a **Hachinohe senbei-jiru** (seafood cracker stew) from a roadside stall #### **Afternoon Adventures** - **1:00 PM - Tanesashi Visitor Center:** Rent bikes (¥500/hr) to cruise the **Ocean View Line** - **3:00 PM - Tide Pooling:** Discover **sea stars & hermit crabs** at Shiraiwa Beach --- ### **💰 Budget Tips** - **Transport:** ¥2,500 roundtrip from Hachinohe Station (bus/taxi) - **Food:** ¥1,500 for local specialties like **kabayaki** (grilled saury) - **Extras:** Free walking maps at the visitor center --- ### **⚠️ Nature-Lover’s Checklist** - **Sturdy Shoes:** Volcanic rocks are slippery when wet - **Windbreaker:** Coastal gusts surprise even in summer - **Leave No Trace:** Rare orchids grow here—stay on paths **Why It’s Special?** ✅ **No railings or crowds**—just you and the elements ✅ **Free-range deer** often photobomb your shots ✅ **UNESCO-recognized** as a "natural pasture cultural landscape" **Tag your wander #tanesashiuntamed!** 🌊🦌 *(Detour to **Hachinohe Morning Market** next day for fresh uni donburi!)*