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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

The highest-elevation ski resort in Miyagi

Sumikawa Snow Park

宮城蔵王すみかわスノーパーク | Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Snow Park

Mt. Zao

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

The steepest slopes in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Shiroishi Ski Resort

Frozen natural wonders

Multiple Areas

Snow Monsters of Zao

Recommended

Recommended

Sendai’s famous tree-lined boulevard

Jozenji-dori Avenue

定禅寺通 | Jozenji-dori Avenue

Sendai

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

ニッカウヰスキー宮城峡蒸溜所 | Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

Sendai

Hand-baked rice crackers with a 700-year history

Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Kouren Senbei

A glimpse of Tome during the Meiji era

Northern Miyagi

Meiji Historical Village

Sparkling seafood rice bowls

Sanriku Coast

Kirakiradon

All things Kesennuma

Sanriku Coast

Shopping & Entertainment at Umi no Ichi

Museum dedicated to famous haiku poet Basho

Near Miyagi

Basho Museum in Yamadera

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.