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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

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

季節体験 | Seasonal experiences

Matsushima Bay

Mt. Zao

Northern Miyagi

Sendai

Season

Sendai ski resort with night skiing

Sendai

Spring Valley Ski Resort

The biggest ski resort in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Eboshi Ski Resort

Birdwatching at a Ramsar wetland

Northern Miyagi

Migratory Birds of Izunuma

Oyster lunch and Matsushima Bay cruise

Matsushima Bay

Oyster Nabe Cruise in Matsushima

Recommended

Samurai temple with traditional gardens

Entsuin Temple

円通院 | Entsuin Temple

Matsushima Bay

Recommended

Birdwatching at a Ramsar wetland

Northern Miyagi

Migratory Birds of Izunuma

Magical winter evenings

Mt. Zao

Michinoku Park Winter Illumination

Snowshoeing, skiing, and snowboarding tours

Mt. Zao

Winter Adventures on Mt. Zao

The steepest slopes in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Shiroishi Ski Resort

Throw beans and welcome in the spring season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Setsubun Festival

Food & Drink

A sushi lover's paradise

Miyagi Sushi Guide

寿司 | Sushi

Matsushima Bay

Sanriku Coast

Sendai

Food & Drink

Kesennuma seafood pub

Sanriku Coast

Izakaya Pinpon

Unsurpassable Japanese elegance

Mt. Zao

Togatta Onsen Chikusenso

Festival celebrating a traditional comfort food of Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Japan's #1 Hatto Festival

Comfort food in a casual bar environment

Sendai

DUMBO PIZZA FACTORY Sendai

All things Kesennuma

Sanriku Coast

Shopping & Entertainment at Umi no Ichi

Itineraries

A 2-day itinerary covering the highlights of central Miyagi

A First-Time Visit to Miyagi

Matsushima Bay

Sendai

Itineraries

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.