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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

Maritime festival with fireworks and boat parade featuring colorful dragon and phoenix boats

Shiogama Minato Festival

Matsushima Bay

Over 420,000 sunflowers in full bloom

Northern Miyagi

Sanbongi Sunflower Festival

Scenic cruise with seasonal meals

Mt. Zao

Abukuma Riverboat Cruise

Colorful summer flowers

Sendai

Hydrangeas ofShifukuji Temple

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Sanriku Coast

Manga Island Cabins & Campground

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

Recommended

Recommended

A relaxing ride on the scenic bay

Matsushima Bay Cruise

松島桟橋 | Matsushima Sightseeing Pier

Matsushima Bay

Four excellent beaches for swimming

Multiple Areas

Swimming Beaches of Miyagi

Swim at an island in Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Katsurashima Island Beach

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

Scenic cruise with seasonal meals

Mt. Zao

Abukuma Riverboat Cruise

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Historic seaside brewery with global reach

Urakasumi
Sake Brewery

浦霞醸造元佐浦 | Urakasumi Sake Gallery

Matsushima Bay

All things Kesennuma

Sanriku Coast

Shopping & Entertainment at Umi no Ichi

Unsurpassable Japanese elegance

Mt. Zao

Togatta Onsen Chikusenso

French-inspired dessert cafe

Northern Miyagi

Tamagoya Cafe

Sparkling seafood rice bowls

Sanriku Coast

Kirakiradon

Enjoy savory halal beef

Sendai

Halal Beef at Restaurant Serenity

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.