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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

Japan's top azalea spot

Sanriku Coast

Mt. Tokusenjo Azaleas

All-season hike with ocean views

Multiple Areas

Mt. Karou Hiking

Throw beans and welcome in the spring season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Setsubun Festival

Frozen natural wonders

Multiple Areas

Snow Monsters of Zao

Festival celebrating a traditional comfort food of Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Japan's #1 Hatto Festival

Birdwatching at a Ramsar wetland

Northern Miyagi

Migratory Birds of Izunuma

Recommended

Recommended

Historic cherry blossom spot in the heart of Sendai City

Cherry Blossoms at Tsutsujigaoka Park

榴岡公園 | Tsutsujigaoka Park

Sendai

Japan's top azalea spot

Sanriku Coast

Mt. Tokusenjo Azaleas

Popular cherry blossom spot featuring a slope car

Mt. Zao

Cherry Blossoms at Funaoka Castle Park

Tohoku's largest annual rock festival

Mt. Zao

ARABAKI ROCK FEST.26

Snowshoeing, skiing, and snowboarding tours

Mt. Zao

Winter Adventures on Mt. Zao

Scenic cruise with seasonal meals

Mt. Zao

Abukuma Riverboat Cruise

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Sendai's finest tea in the unlikeliest location

Bashoen Tea Shop

芭蕉園 | Bashoen Tea Shop

Sendai

Small-town shopping area with seafood restaurants

Sanriku Coast

Minamisanriku Sun Sun Shopping Village

Historic seaside brewery with global reach

Matsushima Bay

Urakasumi Sake Brewery

Authentic Japanese fine dining

Sendai

Toyokan Restaurant

Enjoy savory halal beef

Sendai

Halal Beef at Restaurant Serenity

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.