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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

Beer, gourmet grub, and a live Oktoberfest band

Sendai Oktoberfest

Sendai

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

A budget-friendly way to spend the day in Akiu

Sendai

Tenshukaku Gardens & Ichitaro Hot Springs

Crater lake atop a volcano

Mt. Zao

Mt. Zao & Okama Crater

Experience the world of kokeshi dolls

Northern Miyagi

Kokeshi Festival

Recommended

Recommended

Watch over 150 teams of dancers perform across Sendai

Michinoku Yosakoi Festival

Sendai

The best day hike in Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Mt. Kurikoma Hiking

Experience the world of kokeshi dolls

Northern Miyagi

Kokeshi Festival

Birdwatching at a Ramsar wetland

Northern Miyagi

Migratory Birds of Izunuma

Snowshoeing, skiing, and snowboarding tours

Mt. Zao

Winter Adventures on Mt. Zao

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

The low-key nightlife locals love

Yokocho Culture

横丁 | Yokocho

Sendai

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

All things Kesennuma

Sanriku Coast

Shopping & Entertainment at Umi no Ichi

A sushi lover's paradise

Multiple Areas

Miyagi Sushi Guide

Historic miso brewery serving miso ice cream

Matsushima Bay

Oota Miso & Soy Sauce Brewery

Seafood dining on Oshima Island

Sanriku Coast

Seafood kominka Tairyomaru

Quick & convenient sake tasting

Sendai

Sake Vending Machine in Sendai Station

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.