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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

Beer, gourmet grub, and a live Oktoberfest band

Sendai Oktoberfest

Sendai

Home to one of Japan's best beaches

Sanriku Coast

Scenic Oshima Island

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

A bit of island paradise

Sanriku Coast

Kodanohama Beach

Scenic climb up and over Mount Zao

Mt. Zao

Cycling the Zao Highlands

Crater lake atop a volcano

Mt. Zao

Mt. Zao & Okama Crater

Colorful summer flowers

Sendai

Hydrangeas ofShifukuji Temple

SUP at a major fall color destination

Northern Miyagi

SUP at Lake Katanuma

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

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

Swimming, surfing and music

Matsushima Bay

Shobutahama Beach

Colors of fall under the lights

Multiple Areas

Autumn Leaves at Night

Experience the world of kokeshi dolls

Northern Miyagi

Kokeshi Festival

Dozens of colorful hot air balloons decorating the sky

Northern Miyagi

Osaki Balloon Festival

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

The low-key nightlife locals love

Yokocho Culture

横丁 | Yokocho

Sendai

Where locals go for sushi

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama-ko Sushi

Halal and vegetarian-friendly Japanese cuisine

Sanriku Coast

Yahataya Restaurant

Seaside shopping area specializing in local goods

Sendai

Shop & Dine at Kawamachi Terasu

Halal meals and splendid views

Sanriku Coast

Muslim-Friendly Kesennuma Plaza Hotel

Unsurpassable Japanese elegance

Mt. Zao

Togatta Onsen Chikusenso

Roadside rest area worthy of a special trip

Northern Miyagi

A la Datena Michinoeki

Delicious time travel in Akiu

Sendai

Akiusha Restaurant

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.