Land of Contrasts

Visit Miyagi

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……

See More

Season

Season

Stunning vistas and trails accessible year-round

Hike Miyagi

登山 | Hiking

Matsushima Bay

Mt. Zao

Near Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Sanriku Coast

Sendai

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

Mountain highway bordered by towering walls of snow

Mt. Zao

Snow Walls along the Zao Echo Line

Poignant views invite quiet reflection

Sanriku Coast

Hiyoriyama Park

Scenic cruise with seasonal meals

Mt. Zao

Abukuma Riverboat Cruise

Miyagi's top cherry blossom spot

Mt. Zao

Insider's View of Hitome Senbon Zakura

Recommended

Recommended

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Manga Island
Cabins & Campground

マンガアイランド | Manga Island

Sanriku Coast

Pray to good luck snakes for wealth

Sendai

Kanahebisui Shrine

Japan's top azalea spot

Sanriku Coast

Mt. Tokusenjo Azaleas

Mountain highway bordered by towering walls of snow

Mt. Zao

Snow Walls along the Zao Echo Line

650-year-old ritual preventing fires through tiger dances

Northern Miyagi

Fire ProtectionTiger Dance Festival

Tohoku's largest annual rock festival

Mt. Zao

ARABAKI ROCK FEST.25

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

The sweet treat that fueled a samurai army

Zunda

ずんだ | Zunda

Matsushima Bay

Mt. Zao

Near Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Sendai

Coastal hot springs and seafood

Sanriku Coast

Minamisanriku Onsen Hotel Kanyo

Fresh seafood straight from the fisherman himself

Matsushima Bay

Sugihara Isao Fisherman Store

Eat, pray, bathe

Sanriku Coast

Mishione Yokocho

Build-your-own seafood rice bowls

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market

Free brewery tour & tasting session

Sendai

Kirin BeerSendai Brewery

Watch a live tuna auction

Matsushima Bay

Tuna Auction at Shiogama Fish Market

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

All articles on the Visit Miyagi website are written by current or former residents of the area.
Get to know our writers by clicking the green button below. To view a complete list of all Visit Miyagi articles, click the white button.

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.