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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

Popular cherry blossom spot featuring a slope car

Mt. Zao

Cherry Blossoms at Funaoka Castle Park

Poignant views invite quiet reflection

Sanriku Coast

Hiyoriyama Park

The biggest ski resort in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Eboshi Ski Resort

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

Crater lake atop a volcano

Mt. Zao

Mt. Zao & Okama Crater

The most beautiful cherry blossom spot in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Hitome Senbon Zakura Festival(1,000 Cherry Trees)

Matsushima Bay overlook

Matsushima Bay

Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park

Light-up event held during cherry blossom season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Spring Light Up

Recommended

Recommended

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Manga Island
Cabins & Campground

マンガアイランド | Manga Island

Sanriku Coast

Miyagi's top cherry blossom spot

Mt. Zao

Insider's View of Hitome Senbon Zakura

Poignant views invite quiet reflection

Sanriku Coast

Hiyoriyama Park

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

Tohoku's largest annual rock festival

Mt. Zao

ARABAKI ROCK FEST.25

Light-up event held during cherry blossom season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Spring Light Up

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

Thai food in the Japanese countryside

Sanriku Coast

Wasian Cafe Aimaki

Comfort food in a casual bar environment

Sendai

DUMBO PIZZA FACTORY Sendai

Coastal hot springs and seafood

Sanriku Coast

Minamisanriku Onsen Hotel Kanyo

Delicious time travel in Akiu

Sendai

Akiusha Restaurant

Dine in a samurai lord’s residence

Sendai

Dine at the Historic Shokeikaku Villa

Fresh seafood straight from the fisherman himself

Matsushima Bay

Sugihara Isao Fisherman Store

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.