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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

Popular cherry blossom spot featuring a slope car

Mt. Zao

Cherry Blossoms at Funaoka Castle Park

The biggest ski resort in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Eboshi Ski Resort

Miyagi's top cherry blossom spot

Mt. Zao

Insider's View of Hitome Senbon Zakura

Mountain highway bordered by towering walls of snow

Mt. Zao

Snow Walls along the Zao Echo Line

Light-up event held during cherry blossom season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Spring Light Up

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

Recommended

Recommended

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Manga Island
Cabins & Campground

マンガアイランド | Manga Island

Sanriku Coast

Tohoku's largest annual rock festival

Mt. Zao

ARABAKI ROCK FEST.25

Historic cherry blossom spot in the heart of Sendai City

Sendai

Cherry Blossoms at Tsutsujigaoka Park

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

The biggest ski resort in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Eboshi Ski Resort

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

Pray to good luck snakes for wealth

Sendai

Kanahebisui Shrine

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

The sweet treat that fueled a samurai army

Zunda

ずんだ | Zunda

Matsushima Bay

Mt. Zao

Near Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Sendai

Noodles and hand-picked wild mountain vegetables

Northern Miyagi

Egao Shokudo Diner

See how sake is made

Sanriku Coast

Otokoyama Honten Sake Brewery

A sushi lover's paradise

Multiple Areas

Miyagi Sushi Guide

Enjoy savory halal beef

Sendai

Halal Beef at Restaurant Serenity

Roadside rest area worthy of a special trip

Northern Miyagi

A la Datena Michinoeki

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.