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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

Season

The highest-elevation ski resort in Miyagi

Sumikawa Snow Park

宮城蔵王すみかわスノーパーク | Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Snow Park

Mt. Zao

Recommended

Recommended

Sendai’s famous tree-lined boulevard

Jozenji-dori Avenue

定禅寺通 | Jozenji-dori Avenue

Sendai

Sendai ski resort with night skiing

Sendai

Spring Valley Ski Resort

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

Festival celebrating a traditional comfort food of Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Japan's #1 Hatto Festival

Throw beans and welcome in the spring season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Setsubun Festival

Frozen natural wonders

Multiple Areas

Snow Monsters of Zao

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

ニッカウヰスキー宮城峡蒸溜所 | Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

Sendai

All things Kesennuma

Sanriku Coast

Shopping & Entertainment at Umi no Ichi

Halal meals and splendid views

Sanriku Coast

Muslim-Friendly Kesennuma Plaza Hotel

Three sushi restaurants with different styles and two special seafood rice bowls in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Miyagi’s Special Sushi Restaurants& Seafood Rice Bowls

Itineraries

Itineraries

A 2-day itinerary covering the highlights of central Miyagi

A First-Time Visit to Miyagi

Matsushima Bay

Sendai

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.