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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

Stunning vistas and trails accessible year-round

Hike Miyagi

登山 | Hiking

Matsushima Bay

Mt. Zao

Near Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Sanriku Coast

Sendai

Japan's top azalea spot

Sanriku Coast

Mt. Tokusenjo Azaleas

Miyagi's top cherry blossom spot

Mt. Zao

Insider's View of Hitome Senbon Zakura

Pray to good luck snakes for wealth

Sendai

Kanahebisui Shrine

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

Poignant views invite quiet reflection

Sanriku Coast

Hiyoriyama Park

Tohoku's largest annual rock festival

Mt. Zao

ARABAKI ROCK FEST.25

Recommended

Recommended

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Manga Island
Cabins & Campground

マンガアイランド | Manga Island

Sanriku Coast

Tohoku's largest annual rock festival

Mt. Zao

ARABAKI ROCK FEST.25

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

Mountain highway bordered by towering walls of snow

Mt. Zao

Snow Walls along the Zao Echo Line

The most beautiful cherry blossom spot in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Hitome Senbon Zakura Festival(1,000 Cherry Trees)

Miyagi's top cherry blossom spot

Mt. Zao

Insider's View of Hitome Senbon Zakura

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

Explore diverse ramen culture of Tohoku

Multiple Areas

Ramen Review of Tohoku

Top-quality Miyagi oysters

Matsushima Bay

Koei Suisan Fish Store

Eat, pray, bathe

Sanriku Coast

Mishione Yokocho

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

Multiple Areas

Miyagi’s Special Sushi Restaurants& Seafood Rice Bowls

The culinary tradition of yamabushi mountain ascetics

Near Miyagi

Dewa Sanzan Shojin Ryori Cuisine

Hip bar run by local graffitti artist

Sanriku Coast

Bar Sugar Shack

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.