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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

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

季節体験 | Seasonal experiences

Matsushima Bay

Mt. Zao

Northern Miyagi

Sendai

Frozen natural wonders

Multiple Areas

Snow Monsters of Zao

Snowshoeing, skiing, and snowboarding tours

Mt. Zao

Winter Adventures on Mt. Zao

Birdwatching at a Ramsar wetland

Northern Miyagi

Migratory Birds of Izunuma

Recommended

Recommended

Samurai temple with traditional gardens

Entsuin Temple

円通院 | Entsuin Temple

Matsushima Bay

Frozen natural wonders

Multiple Areas

Snow Monsters of Zao

Oyster lunch and Matsushima Bay cruise

Matsushima Bay

Oyster Nabe Cruise in Matsushima

Snowshoeing, skiing, and snowboarding tours

Mt. Zao

Winter Adventures on Mt. Zao

Magical winter evenings

Mt. Zao

Michinoku Park Winter Illumination

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

A sushi lover's paradise

Miyagi Sushi Guide

寿司 | Sushi

Matsushima Bay

Sanriku Coast

Sendai

Enjoy savory halal beef

Sendai

Halal Beef at Restaurant Serenity

Tour an innovative modern sake brewery

Northern Miyagi

Ichinokura Sake Brewery

Fighting depopulation with entrepreneurship

Mt. Zao

Revitalizing Shichikashuku with Yoichi Fujita

Samurai teahouse with a view of Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Kanrantei Tea House

Fresh seafood straight from the fisherman himself

Matsushima Bay

Sugihara Isao Fisherman Store

Award-winning doburoku sake

Northern Miyagi

Brewpub Naruko no Kaze

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.