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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

Dozens of colorful hot air balloons decorating the sky

Osaki Balloon Festival

Northern Miyagi

SUP at a major fall color destination

Northern Miyagi

SUP at Lake Katanuma

Throw beans and welcome in the spring season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Setsubun Festival

The steepest slopes in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Shiroishi Ski Resort

The best day hike in Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Mt. Kurikoma Hiking

Recommended

Recommended

One of the most magical autumn attractions in Tohoku

Matsushima
Fall Light Up

Matsushima Bay

ナイトスキー付き仙台スキー場

Sendai

スプリングバレースキーリゾート

Frozen natural wonders

Multiple Areas

Snow Monsters of Zao

SUP at a major fall color destination

Northern Miyagi

SUP at Lake Katanuma

Birdwatching at a Ramsar wetland

Northern Miyagi

Migratory Birds of Izunuma

Small rocky gorge in Akiu Onsen

Sendai

Rairaikyo Gorge

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Oyster lunch and Matsushima Bay cruise

Oyster Nabe Cruise in Matsushima

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

Matsushima Bay

Small-town shopping area with seafood restaurants

Sanriku Coast

Minamisanriku Sun Sun Shopping Village

Traditional onsen culture meets contemporary amenities

Northern Miyagi

Naruko OnsenRyokan Ohnuma

Thai food in the Japanese countryside

Sanriku Coast

Wasian Cafe Aimaki

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

All things Kesennuma

Sanriku Coast

Shopping & Entertainment at Umi no Ichi

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.