About Miyagi
Located only 90 minutes away from Tokyo, Miyagi Prefecture offers unique and diverse experiences. Sendai, the cosmopolitan capital of Miyagi, is populated with lush greenery and yokocho alleys, while to the west is the iconic crater lake of Mount Zao, and to the east lies Matsushima, known as one of the Three Most Scenic Places of Japan. Miyagi also provides direct access to all the other prefectures of the Tohoku region, a vast unexplored area full of nature and rich culinary traditions, completely different from typical tourist destinations of Japan.
Miyagi offers a myriad of ways for visitors to relax and refresh. Nurture the body with healing hot springs and delicious meals made with locally grown ingredients. Nurture the spirit with everything from soothing nature to enlightening temple experiences.
Miyagi is blessed with diverse natural landscapes that offer ideal settings for exhilarating outdoor adventures. From sandy beaches and craggy coasts, to lush forests and misty peaks, Miyagi has it all within reach.
Miyagi has been a leading food producing region for over four hundred years. Enjoy world-class ingredients prepared exquisitely by highly trained chefs at Michelin-starred restaurants, or straight from the source at seafood huts and farmhouse cafes run by the fishermen and farmers themselves.
Miyagi has a long and rich cultural history, with a signature aesthetic that blends the opulence of Japan’s ancient capitals with the simplicity of local native traditions. Come witness this rich heritage for yourself through historical sites, cultural attractions, and hands-on experiences.
Sendai is the largest city in the entire Tohoku region, home to a bustling city center that is a pleasure to explore day or night. Outside of the metropolis, charming small towns offer visitors warm hospitality and the simple pleasures of country living.
Thanks to their vibrant local character and gorgeous seasonal landscapes as backdrop, festivals and events in Miyagi continue to draw crowds generation after generation. Come celebrate with us in Miyagi and you’ll take home not just great pictures, but also great stories.
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