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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

The highest-elevation ski resort in Miyagi

Sumikawa Snow Park

宮城蔵王すみかわスノーパーク | Miyagi Zao Sumikawa Snow Park

Mt. Zao

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

The most beautiful cherry blossom spot in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Hitome Senbon Zakura Festival(1,000 Cherry Trees)

Mountain highway bordered by towering walls of snow

Mt. Zao

Snow Walls along the Zao Echo Line

Poignant views invite quiet reflection

Sanriku Coast

Hiyoriyama Park

Matsushima Bay overlook

Matsushima Bay

Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park

All-season hike with ocean views

Multiple Areas

Mt. Karou Hiking

Recommended

Recommended

Historic cherry blossom spot in the heart of Sendai City

Cherry Blossoms at Tsutsujigaoka Park

榴岡公園 | Tsutsujigaoka Park

Sendai

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Sendai's finest tea in the unlikeliest location

Bashoen Tea Shop

芭蕉園 | Bashoen Tea Shop

Sendai

See how sake is made

Sanriku Coast

Otokoyama Honten Sake Brewery

Coastal hot springs and seafood

Sanriku Coast

Minamisanriku Onsen Hotel Kanyo

Museum dedicated to famous haiku poet Basho

Near Miyagi

Basho Museum in Yamadera

Watch a live tuna auction

Matsushima Bay

Tuna Auction at Shiogama Fish Market

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.