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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

Beer, gourmet grub, and a live Oktoberfest band

Sendai Oktoberfest

Sendai

A bit of island paradise

Sanriku Coast

Kodanohama Beach

Scenic cruise with seasonal meals

Mt. Zao

Abukuma Riverboat Cruise

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Sanriku Coast

Manga Island Cabins & Campground

Over 420,000 sunflowers in full bloom

Northern Miyagi

Sanbongi Sunflower Festival

Recommended

Recommended

Experience the world of kokeshi dolls

Kokeshi Festival

Northern Miyagi

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Sanriku Coast

Manga Island Cabins & Campground

Celebrating the culture and recovery of Ishinomaki City

Sanriku Coast

Ishinomaki KawabirakiFestival

Calm waters at Moon Beach

Matsushima Bay

Tsukihama Beach

Over 420,000 sunflowers in full bloom

Northern Miyagi

Sanbongi Sunflower Festival

Colorful summer flowers

Sendai

Hydrangeas ofShifukuji Temple

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Ken Watanabe's contribution to Kesennuma's recovery

K-port Cafe

K-port | K-port

Sanriku Coast

Hand-baked rice crackers with a 700-year history

Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Kouren Senbei

Halal meals and splendid views

Sanriku Coast

Muslim-Friendly Kesennuma Plaza Hotel

A glimpse of Tome during the Meiji era

Northern Miyagi

Meiji Historical Village

Farm-fresh vegan takeout

Sendai

Vegan Takeout at Organ

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.