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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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The highest-elevation ski resort in Miyagi

Sumikawa Snow Park

宮城蔵王すみかわスノーパーク | Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Snow Park

Mt. Zao

The biggest ski resort in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Eboshi Ski Resort

Snowshoeing, skiing, and snowboarding tours

Mt. Zao

Winter Adventures on Mt. Zao

Pray to good luck snakes for wealth

Sendai

Kanahebisui Shrine

Matsushima Bay overlook

Matsushima Bay

Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park

Birdwatching at a Ramsar wetland

Northern Miyagi

Migratory Birds of Izunuma

Recommended

Recommended

Historic cherry blossom spot in the heart of Sendai City

Cherry Blossoms at Tsutsujigaoka Park

榴岡公園 | Tsutsujigaoka Park

Sendai

Pray to good luck snakes for wealth

Sendai

Kanahebisui Shrine

Magical winter evenings

Mt. Zao

Michinoku Park Winter Illumination

Crater lake atop a volcano

Mt. Zao

Mt. Zao & Okama Crater

Matsushima Bay overlook

Matsushima Bay

Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Sendai's finest tea in the unlikeliest location

Bashoen Tea Shop

芭蕉園 | Bashoen Tea Shop

Sendai

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

Muslim-friendly Japanese cuisine

Sendai

Halal Japanese Dining at Hayase

Halal and vegetarian-friendly Japanese cuisine

Sanriku Coast

Yahataya Restaurant

Where locals go for sushi

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama-ko Sushi

A timeless izakaya

Sendai

Genji Izakaya

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.