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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

Stunning vistas and trails accessible year-round

Hike Miyagi

登山 | Hiking

Matsushima Bay

Mt. Zao

Near Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Sanriku Coast

Sendai

Japan's top azalea spot

Sanriku Coast

Mt. Tokusenjo Azaleas

Light-up event held during cherry blossom season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Spring Light Up

The biggest ski resort in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Eboshi Ski Resort

Popular cherry blossom spot featuring a slope car

Mt. Zao

Cherry Blossoms at Funaoka Castle Park

Mountain highway bordered by towering walls of snow

Mt. Zao

Snow Walls along the Zao Echo Line

The most beautiful cherry blossom spot in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Hitome Senbon Zakura Festival(1,000 Cherry Trees)

Recommended

Recommended

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Manga Island
Cabins & Campground

マンガアイランド | Manga Island

Sanriku Coast

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

Hand-baked rice crackers with a 700-year history

Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Kouren Senbei

Contemporary cafes in Matsushima

Matsushima Bay

RestaurateurShinichi Chiba

Fresh Miyagi seafood at Sendai Airport

Sendai

Jushoan Sendai Airport

French cafe with a view

Matsushima Bay

Cafe le Roman

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

The most sought-after sweets in Naruko

Northern Miyagi

Chestnut Dango at Fukase

Three sushi restaurants with different styles and two special seafood rice bowls in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Miyagi’s Special Sushi Restaurants& Seafood Rice Bowls

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.