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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

Beer, gourmet grub, and a live Oktoberfest band

Sendai Oktoberfest

Sendai

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Sanriku Coast

Manga Island Cabins & Campground

Colorful summer flowers

Sendai

Hydrangeas ofShifukuji Temple

Swimming, surfing and music

Matsushima Bay

Shobutahama Beach

Home to one of Japan's best beaches

Sanriku Coast

Scenic Oshima Island

The best day hike in Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Mt. Kurikoma Hiking

Recommended

Recommended

Experience the world of kokeshi dolls

Kokeshi Festival

Northern Miyagi

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Ken Watanabe's contribution to Kesennuma's recovery

K-port Cafe

K-port | K-port

Sanriku Coast

Shiroishi's famous umen noodles

Mt. Zao

Umen at Hikarian

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

Watch a live tuna auction

Matsushima Bay

Tuna Auction at Shiogama Fish Market

Tour an innovative modern sake brewery

Northern Miyagi

Ichinokura Sake Brewery

Top-quality sushi in Shiogama

Matsushima Bay

Sushi Shirahata

Contemporary design getaway

Sendai

Contemporary Design at Ogata Yama

Authentic Japanese fine dining

Sendai

Toyokan Restaurant

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.