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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

Celebrating the culture and recovery of Ishinomaki City

Sanriku Coast

Ishinomaki KawabirakiFestival

Four excellent beaches for swimming

Multiple Areas

Swimming Beaches of Miyagi

One of the most magical autumn attractions in Tohoku

Matsushima Bay

MatsushimaFall Light Up

Colorful summer flowers

Sendai

Hydrangeas ofShifukuji Temple

A budget-friendly way to spend the day in Akiu

Sendai

Tenshukaku Gardens & Ichitaro Hot Springs

The best day hike in Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Mt. Kurikoma Hiking

Recommended

Recommended

Watch over 150 teams of dancers perform across Sendai

Michinoku Yosakoi Festival

Sendai

Dozens of colorful hot air balloons decorating the sky

Northern Miyagi

Osaki Balloon Festival

Colors of fall under the lights

Multiple Areas

Autumn Leaves at Night

Scenic climb up and over Mount Zao

Mt. Zao

Cycling the Zao Highlands

SUP at a major fall color destination

Northern Miyagi

SUP at Lake Katanuma

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

The low-key nightlife locals love

Yokocho Culture

横丁 | Yokocho

Sendai

See how sake is made

Sanriku Coast

Otokoyama Honten Sake Brewery

Eat, pray, bathe

Sanriku Coast

Mishione Yokocho

Traditional onsen culture meets contemporary amenities

Northern Miyagi

Naruko OnsenRyokan Ohnuma

Delicious meat-free dining across Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Vegan & Vegetarian Miyagi

Meet real maiko geisha

Near Miyagi

Somaro Geisha House

Muslim-friendly Japanese cuisine

Sendai

Halal Japanese Dining at Hayase

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.