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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

Over 420,000 sunflowers in full bloom

Sanbongi Sunflower Festival

Northern Miyagi

Scenic cruise with seasonal meals

Mt. Zao

Abukuma Riverboat Cruise

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Sanriku Coast

Manga Island Cabins & Campground

Calm waters at Moon Beach

Matsushima Bay

Tsukihama Beach

Swim at an island in Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Katsurashima Island Beach

Recommended

Recommended

Experience the world of kokeshi dolls

Kokeshi Festival

Northern Miyagi

Swim at an island in Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Katsurashima Island Beach

Scenic cruise with seasonal meals

Mt. Zao

Abukuma Riverboat Cruise

Celebrating the culture and recovery of Ishinomaki City

Sanriku Coast

Ishinomaki KawabirakiFestival

Home to one of Japan's best beaches

Sanriku Coast

Scenic Oshima Island

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

Samurai teahouse with a view of Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Kanrantei Tea House

Authentic Japanese fine dining

Sendai

Toyokan Restaurant

Meet real maiko geisha

Near Miyagi

Somaro Geisha House

The culinary tradition of yamabushi mountain ascetics

Near Miyagi

Dewa Sanzan Shojin Ryori Cuisine

Coastal hot springs and seafood

Sanriku Coast

Minamisanriku Onsen Hotel Kanyo

Build-your-own seafood rice bowls

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market

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.