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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

Stunning vistas and trails accessible year-round

Hike Miyagi

登山 | Hiking

Matsushima Bay

Mt. Zao

Near Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Sanriku Coast

Sendai

Poignant views invite quiet reflection

Sanriku Coast

Hiyoriyama Park

Light-up event held during cherry blossom season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Spring Light Up

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

Crater lake atop a volcano

Mt. Zao

Mt. Zao & Okama Crater

The biggest ski resort in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Eboshi Ski Resort

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

Recommended

Recommended

The biggest Tanabata festival in all of Japan

Sendai Tanabata Festival

Sendai

The most beautiful cherry blossom spot in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Hitome Senbon Zakura Festival(1,000 Cherry Trees)

Light-up event held during cherry blossom season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Spring Light Up

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

Miyagi's top cherry blossom spot

Mt. Zao

Insider's View of Hitome Senbon Zakura

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

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

Halal meals and splendid views

Sanriku Coast

Muslim-Friendly Kesennuma Plaza Hotel

All things Kesennuma

Sanriku Coast

Shopping & Entertainment at Umi no Ichi

Hip bar run by local graffitti artist

Sanriku Coast

Bar Sugar Shack

Top-quality sushi in Shiogama

Matsushima Bay

Sushi Shirahata

Oyster lunch and Matsushima Bay cruise

Matsushima Bay

Oyster Nabe Cruise in Matsushima

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.