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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

Miyagi's top cherry blossom spot

Mt. Zao

Insider's View of Hitome Senbon Zakura

Mountain highway bordered by towering walls of snow

Mt. Zao

Snow Walls along the Zao Echo Line

Matsushima Bay overlook

Matsushima Bay

Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

Recommended

Recommended

The biggest Tanabata festival in all of Japan

Sendai Tanabata Festival

Sendai

650-year-old ritual preventing fires through tiger dances

Northern Miyagi

Fire ProtectionTiger Dance Festival

Matsushima Bay overlook

Matsushima Bay

Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park

Historic cherry blossom spot in the heart of Sendai City

Sendai

Cherry Blossoms at Tsutsujigaoka Park

Miyagi's top cherry blossom spot

Mt. Zao

Insider's View of Hitome Senbon Zakura

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

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

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

Sendai

Thai food in the Japanese countryside

Sanriku Coast

Wasian Cafe Aimaki

Small-town shopping area with seafood restaurants

Sanriku Coast

Minamisanriku Sun Sun Shopping Village

Enjoy tasty gyutan at Sendai Airport

Sendai

Jinchu Sendai Airport

Japanese craft beer pub with a friendly local vibe

Sanriku Coast

Craft Beer Bar Garuya

Relax by the sea at this hot springs hotel

Sanriku Coast

Kesennuma OnsenPlaza Hotel

Fascinating samurai culture

Near Miyagi

Kakunodate

Traditional onsen culture meets contemporary amenities

Northern Miyagi

Naruko OnsenRyokan Ohnuma

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.