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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

Watch the famous Sparrow Dance parade across Sendai

Aoba Festival

Sendai

Japan's top azalea spot

Sanriku Coast

Mt. Tokusenjo Azaleas

650-year-old ritual preventing fires through tiger dances

Northern Miyagi

Fire ProtectionTiger Dance Festival

Pray to good luck snakes for wealth

Sendai

Kanahebisui Shrine

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

Historic cherry blossom spot in the heart of Sendai City

Sendai

Cherry Blossoms at Tsutsujigaoka Park

Recommended

Recommended

55-meter waterfall in the foothills of Sendai

Akiu Otaki Falls

秋保大滝 | Akiu Otaki Falls

Sendai

Crater lake atop a volcano

Mt. Zao

Mt. Zao & Okama Crater

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

Mountain highway bordered by towering walls of snow

Mt. Zao

Snow Walls along the Zao Echo Line

Pray to good luck snakes for wealth

Sendai

Kanahebisui Shrine

Scenic cruise with seasonal meals

Mt. Zao

Abukuma Riverboat Cruise

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

The sweet treat that fueled a samurai army

Zunda

ずんだ | Zunda

Matsushima Bay

Mt. Zao

Near Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Sendai

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.