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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

Stunning vistas and trails accessible year-round

Hike Miyagi

登山 | Hiking

Matsushima Bay

Mt. Zao

Near Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Sanriku Coast

Sendai

Historic cherry blossom spot in the heart of Sendai City

Sendai

Cherry Blossoms at Tsutsujigaoka Park

Light-up event held during cherry blossom season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Spring Light Up

Japan's top azalea spot

Sanriku Coast

Mt. Tokusenjo Azaleas

Miyagi's top cherry blossom spot

Mt. Zao

Insider's View of Hitome Senbon Zakura

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

Recommended

Recommended

The biggest Tanabata festival in all of Japan

Sendai Tanabata Festival

Sendai

Popular cherry blossom spot featuring a slope car

Mt. Zao

Cherry Blossoms at Funaoka Castle Park

Historic cherry blossom spot in the heart of Sendai City

Sendai

Cherry Blossoms at Tsutsujigaoka Park

Mountain highway bordered by towering walls of snow

Mt. Zao

Snow Walls along the Zao Echo Line

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)

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

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

Sendai

Meet real maiko geisha

Near Miyagi

Somaro Geisha House

Hand-baked rice crackers with a 700-year history

Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Kouren Senbei

Top-quality Miyagi oysters

Matsushima Bay

Koei Suisan Fish Store

Dine in a samurai lord’s residence

Sendai

Dine at the Historic Shokeikaku Villa

Unsurpassable Japanese elegance

Mt. Zao

Togatta Onsen Chikusenso

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.