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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

Recommended

Recommended

Watch over 150 teams of dancers perform across Sendai

Michinoku Yosakoi Festival

Sendai

Celebrating the culture and recovery of Ishinomaki City

Sanriku Coast

Ishinomaki KawabirakiFestival

Swim at an island in Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Katsurashima Island Beach

SUP at a major fall color destination

Northern Miyagi

SUP at Lake Katanuma

Small rocky gorge in Akiu Onsen

Sendai

Rairaikyo Gorge

Dozens of colorful hot air balloons decorating the sky

Northern Miyagi

Osaki Balloon Festival

Calm waters at Moon Beach

Matsushima Bay

Tsukihama Beach

Swimming, surfing and music

Matsushima Bay

Shobutahama Beach

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

The low-key nightlife locals love

Yokocho Culture

横丁 | Yokocho

Sendai

A glimpse of Tome during the Meiji era

Northern Miyagi

Meiji Historical Village

Comfort food in a casual bar environment

Sendai

DUMBO PIZZA FACTORY Sendai

A sushi lover's paradise

Multiple Areas

Miyagi Sushi Guide

Small-town shopping area with seafood restaurants

Sanriku Coast

Minamisanriku Sun Sun Shopping Village

Enjoy Sendai miso-seasoned gyutan at Sendai Station

Sendai

Yakisuke Sendai StationGyutan-dori

Where locals go for sushi

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama-ko Sushi

Festival celebrating a traditional comfort food of Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Japan's #1 Hatto Festival

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.