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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

Snowshoeing, skiing, and snowboarding tours

Mt. Zao

Winter Adventures on Mt. Zao

Japan's top azalea spot

Sanriku Coast

Mt. Tokusenjo Azaleas

Poignant views invite quiet reflection

Sanriku Coast

Hiyoriyama Park

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

Magical winter evenings

Mt. Zao

Michinoku Park Winter Illumination

Frozen natural wonders

Multiple Areas

Snow Monsters of Zao

Recommended

Recommended

Historic cherry blossom spot in the heart of Sendai City

Cherry Blossoms at Tsutsujigaoka Park

榴岡公園 | Tsutsujigaoka Park

Sendai

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Sendai's finest tea in the unlikeliest location

Bashoen Tea Shop

芭蕉園 | Bashoen Tea Shop

Sendai

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

Free brewery tour & tasting session

Sendai

Kirin BeerSendai Brewery

A glimpse of Tome during the Meiji era

Northern Miyagi

Meiji Historical Village

Fascinating samurai culture

Near Miyagi

Kakunodate

Delicious meat-free dining across Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Vegan & Vegetarian Miyagi

Small-town shopping area with seafood restaurants

Sanriku Coast

Minamisanriku Sun Sun Shopping Village

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.