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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

Maritime festival with fireworks and boat parade featuring colorful dragon and phoenix boats

Shiogama Minato Festival

Matsushima Bay

Home to one of Japan's best beaches

Sanriku Coast

Scenic Oshima Island

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Sanriku Coast

Manga Island Cabins & Campground

Swim at an island in Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Katsurashima Island Beach

A bit of island paradise

Sanriku Coast

Kodanohama Beach

Swimming, surfing and music

Matsushima Bay

Shobutahama Beach

Four excellent beaches for swimming

Multiple Areas

Swimming Beaches of Miyagi

Recommended

Recommended

A relaxing ride on the scenic bay

Matsushima Bay Cruise

松島桟橋 | Matsushima Sightseeing Pier

Matsushima Bay

Over 420,000 sunflowers in full bloom

Northern Miyagi

Sanbongi Sunflower Festival

Home to one of Japan's best beaches

Sanriku Coast

Scenic Oshima Island

Colorful summer flowers

Sendai

Hydrangeas ofShifukuji Temple

A bit of island paradise

Sanriku Coast

Kodanohama Beach

Four excellent beaches for swimming

Multiple Areas

Swimming Beaches of Miyagi

Celebrating the culture and recovery of Ishinomaki City

Sanriku Coast

Ishinomaki KawabirakiFestival

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Historic seaside brewery with global reach

Urakasumi
Sake Brewery

浦霞醸造元佐浦 | Urakasumi Sake Gallery

Matsushima Bay

Secluded luxury inn on Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Sakan Shoan Ryokan

All things Kesennuma

Sanriku Coast

Shopping & Entertainment at Umi no Ichi

Coastal hot spring hotel serving luxurious local seafood

Sanriku Coast

Onagawa Onsen Hotel Hanayubi

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

Historic miso brewery serving miso ice cream

Matsushima Bay

Oota Miso & Soy Sauce Brewery

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.