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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

Colorful summer flowers

Hydrangeas of
Shifukuji Temple

資福寺 | Shifukuji Temple

Sendai

Over 420,000 sunflowers in full bloom

Northern Miyagi

Sanbongi Sunflower Festival

Calm waters at Moon Beach

Matsushima Bay

Tsukihama Beach

A bit of island paradise

Sanriku Coast

Kodanohama Beach

Swimming, surfing and music

Matsushima Bay

Shobutahama Beach

Celebrating the culture and recovery of Ishinomaki City

Sanriku Coast

Ishinomaki KawabirakiFestival

Home to one of Japan's best beaches

Sanriku Coast

Scenic Oshima Island

Recommended

Recommended

Small rocky gorge in Akiu Onsen

Rairaikyo Gorge

磊々峡 | Rairaikyo Gorge

Sendai

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

ニッカウヰスキー仙台 宮城峡蒸溜所 | Nikka Whisky Sendai Miyagikyo Distillery

Sendai

Meet real maiko geisha

Near Miyagi

Somaro Geisha House

Delicious meat-free dining across Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Vegan & Vegetarian Miyagi

Fresh seafood straight from the fisherman himself

Matsushima Bay

Sugihara Isao Fisherman Store

All things Kesennuma

Sanriku Coast

Shopping & Entertainment at Umi no Ichi

Historic miso brewery serving miso ice cream

Matsushima Bay

Oota Miso & Soy Sauce Brewery

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.