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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

Samurai temple with traditional gardens

Matsushima Bay

Entsuin Temple

Swim at an island in Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Katsurashima Island Beach

Over 420,000 sunflowers in full bloom

Northern Miyagi

Sanbongi Sunflower Festival

Crater lake atop a volcano

Mt. Zao

Mt. Zao & Okama Crater

A budget-friendly way to spend the day in Akiu

Sendai

Tenshukaku Gardens & Ichitaro Hot Springs

Recommended

Recommended

Watch over 150 teams of dancers perform across Sendai

Michinoku Yosakoi Festival

Sendai

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

The low-key nightlife locals love

Yokocho Culture

横丁 | Yokocho

Sendai

A budget-friendly way to spend the day in Akiu

Sendai

Tenshukaku Gardens & Ichitaro Hot Springs

Unsurpassable Japanese elegance

Mt. Zao

Togatta Onsen Chikusenso

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

A glimpse of Tome during the Meiji era

Northern Miyagi

Meiji Historical Village

All things Kesennuma

Sanriku Coast

Shopping & Entertainment at Umi no Ichi

Delicious time travel in Akiu

Sendai

Akiusha Restaurant

Fresh seafood straight from the fisherman himself

Matsushima Bay

Sugihara Isao Fisherman Store

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.