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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

Swimming, surfing and music

Matsushima Bay

Shobutahama Beach

SUP at a major fall color destination

Northern Miyagi

SUP at Lake Katanuma

Small rocky gorge in Akiu Onsen

Sendai

Rairaikyo Gorge

Swim at an island in Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Katsurashima Island Beach

Scenic climb up and over Mount Zao

Mt. Zao

Cycling the Zao Highlands

Recommended

Recommended

Watch over 150 teams of dancers perform across Sendai

Michinoku Yosakoi Festival

Sendai

Crater lake atop a volcano

Mt. Zao

Mt. Zao & Okama Crater

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Sanriku Coast

Manga Island Cabins & Campground

SUP at a major fall color destination

Northern Miyagi

SUP at Lake Katanuma

Scenic climb up and over Mount Zao

Mt. Zao

Cycling the Zao Highlands

Home to one of Japan's best beaches

Sanriku Coast

Scenic Oshima Island

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

The low-key nightlife locals love

Yokocho Culture

横丁 | Yokocho

Sendai

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.