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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

Recommended

Recommended

Sendai’s famous tree-lined boulevard

Jozenji-dori Avenue

定禅寺通 | Jozenji-dori Avenue

Sendai

Festival celebrating a traditional comfort food of Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Japan's #1 Hatto Festival

Magical winter evenings

Mt. Zao

Michinoku Park Winter Illumination

Birdwatching at a Ramsar wetland

Northern Miyagi

Migratory Birds of Izunuma

Scenic cruise with seasonal meals

Mt. Zao

Abukuma Riverboat Cruise

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Oyster lunch and Matsushima Bay cruise

Private: Oyster Nabe Cruise in Matsushima

丸文松島汽船株式会社 | Marubun Matsushima Kisen Co., Ltd.

Matsushima Bay

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.