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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

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

Throw beans and welcome in the spring season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Setsubun Festival

Frozen natural wonders

Multiple Areas

Snow Monsters of Zao

Sendai ski resort with night skiing

Sendai

Spring Valley Ski Resort

Magical winter evenings

Mt. Zao

Michinoku Park Winter Illumination

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

The biggest ski resort in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Eboshi Ski Resort

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Oyster lunch and Matsushima Bay cruise

Private: Oyster Nabe Cruise in Matsushima

丸文松島汽船株式会社 | Marubun Matsushima Kisen Co., Ltd.

Matsushima Bay

Delicious meat-free dining across Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Vegan & Vegetarian Miyagi

A glimpse of Tome during the Meiji era

Northern Miyagi

Meiji Historical Village

Meet real maiko geisha

Near Miyagi

Somaro Geisha House

Eat, pray, bathe

Sanriku Coast

Mishione Yokocho

A timeless izakaya

Sendai

Genji Izakaya

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.