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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

Watch the famous Sparrow Dance parade across Sendai

Aoba Festival

Sendai

Pray to good luck snakes for wealth

Sendai

Kanahebisui Shrine

Popular cherry blossom spot featuring a slope car

Mt. Zao

Cherry Blossoms at Funaoka Castle Park

Miyagi's top cherry blossom spot

Mt. Zao

Insider's View of Hitome Senbon Zakura

650-year-old ritual preventing fires through tiger dances

Northern Miyagi

Fire ProtectionTiger Dance Festival

Crater lake atop a volcano

Mt. Zao

Mt. Zao & Okama Crater

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

Light-up event held during cherry blossom season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Spring Light Up

Recommended

Recommended

55-meter waterfall in the foothills of Sendai

Akiu Otaki Falls

秋保大滝 | Akiu Otaki Falls

Sendai

Japan's top azalea spot

Sanriku Coast

Mt. Tokusenjo Azaleas

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

Poignant views invite quiet reflection

Sanriku Coast

Hiyoriyama Park

Matsushima Bay overlook

Matsushima Bay

Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park

Scenic cruise with seasonal meals

Mt. Zao

Abukuma Riverboat Cruise

Mountain highway bordered by towering walls of snow

Mt. Zao

Snow Walls along the Zao Echo Line

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

Comfort food in a casual bar environment

Sendai

DUMBO PIZZA FACTORY Sendai

Historic miso brewery serving miso ice cream

Matsushima Bay

Oota Miso & Soy Sauce Brewery

Fresh seafood straight from the fisherman himself

Matsushima Bay

Sugihara Isao Fisherman Store

French-inspired dessert cafe

Northern Miyagi

Tamagoya Cafe

Coastal hot spring hotel serving luxurious local seafood

Sanriku Coast

Onagawa Onsen Hotel Hanayubi

All things Kesennuma

Sanriku Coast

Shopping & Entertainment at Umi no Ichi

Farm-fresh vegan takeout

Sendai

Vegan Takeout at Organ

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.