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10 Best Things to Do in Miyagi

Miyagi Prefecture, the most populous prefecture in northeastern Japan's Tohoku region, is a place known for its charming diversity, offering a rich tapestry of culinary delights, natural landscapes, a……

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Season

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

季節体験 | Seasonal experiences

Matsushima Bay

Mt. Zao

Northern Miyagi

Sendai

Season

Japan's top azalea spot

Sanriku Coast

Mt. Tokusenjo Azaleas

Crater lake atop a volcano

Mt. Zao

Mt. Zao & Okama Crater

Poignant views invite quiet reflection

Sanriku Coast

Hiyoriyama Park

Historic cherry blossom spot in the heart of Sendai City

Sendai

Cherry Blossoms at Tsutsujigaoka Park

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

Recommended

Samurai temple with traditional gardens

Entsuin Temple

円通院 | Entsuin Temple

Matsushima Bay

Recommended

650-year-old ritual preventing fires through tiger dances

Northern Miyagi

Fire ProtectionTiger Dance Festival

Light-up event held during cherry blossom season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Spring Light Up

Japan's top azalea spot

Sanriku Coast

Mt. Tokusenjo Azaleas

Popular cherry blossom spot featuring a slope car

Mt. Zao

Cherry Blossoms at Funaoka Castle Park

Matsushima Bay overlook

Matsushima Bay

Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park

Food & Drink

A sushi lover's paradise

Miyagi Sushi Guide

寿司 | Sushi

Matsushima Bay

Sanriku Coast

Sendai

Food & Drink

French-inspired dessert cafe

Northern Miyagi

Tamagoya Cafe

Contemporary design getaway

Sendai

Contemporary Design at Ogata Yama

Samurai teahouse with a view of Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Kanrantei Tea House

Build-your-own seafood rice bowls

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market

Seaside shopping area specializing in local goods

Sendai

Shop & Dine at Kawamachi Terasu

Eat, pray, bathe

Sanriku Coast

Mishione Yokocho

Seafood dining on Oshima Island

Sanriku Coast

Seafood kominka Tairyomaru

A timeless izakaya

Sendai

Genji Izakaya

Itineraries

A 2-day itinerary covering the highlights of central Miyagi

A First-Time Visit to Miyagi

Matsushima Bay

Sendai

Itineraries

Relaxation & Wellness

Adventure

Local Cuisine

History & Tradition

Contemporary Culture

Events & Festivals

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Access Miyagi

Miyagi is located about 300 kilometers northeast of Tokyo, a trip that takes as little as 90 minutes by shinkansen bullet train. Miyagi is also home to a ferry port and the Sendai International Airport. Direct flights are available from Taiwan, China, Thailand, and Korea, as well as major cities across Japan. A flight to Sendai from Sapporo takes just 75 minutes, a flight from Osaka just 85 minutes.