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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

Colorful summer flowers

Hydrangeas of
Shifukuji Temple

資福寺 | Shifukuji Temple

Sendai

Celebrating the culture and recovery of Ishinomaki City

Sanriku Coast

Ishinomaki KawabirakiFestival

Swim at an island in Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Katsurashima Island Beach

Four excellent beaches for swimming

Multiple Areas

Swimming Beaches of Miyagi

Swimming, surfing and music

Matsushima Bay

Shobutahama Beach

Recommended

Recommended

Small rocky gorge in Akiu Onsen

Rairaikyo Gorge

磊々峡 | Rairaikyo Gorge

Sendai

The best day hike in Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Mt. Kurikoma Hiking

Over 420,000 sunflowers in full bloom

Northern Miyagi

Sanbongi Sunflower Festival

Four excellent beaches for swimming

Multiple Areas

Swimming Beaches of Miyagi

Home to one of Japan's best beaches

Sanriku Coast

Scenic Oshima Island

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

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

Sendai

A budget-friendly way to spend the day in Akiu

Sendai

Tenshukaku Gardens & Ichitaro Hot Springs

Hand-baked rice crackers with a 700-year history

Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Kouren Senbei

Thai food in the Japanese countryside

Sanriku Coast

Wasian Cafe Aimaki

Build-your-own seafood rice bowls

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market

Samurai teahouse with a view of Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Kanrantei Tea House

Contemporary cafes in Matsushima

Matsushima Bay

RestaurateurShinichi Chiba

Enjoy Sendai miso-seasoned gyutan at Sendai Station

Sendai

Yakisuke Sendai StationGyutan-dori

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.