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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

Unique seasonal events in Miyagi

Multiple Areas

Seasonal Experiences in Miyagi

The steepest slopes in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Shiroishi Ski Resort

Magical winter evenings

Mt. Zao

Michinoku Park Winter Illumination

Throw beans and welcome in the spring season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Setsubun Festival

Colors of fall under the lights

Multiple Areas

Autumn Leaves at Night

Recommended

Recommended

Watch over 150 teams of dancers perform across Sendai

Michinoku Yosakoi Festival

Sendai

Throw beans and welcome in the spring season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Setsubun Festival

Frozen natural wonders

Multiple Areas

Snow Monsters of Zao

The biggest ski resort in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Eboshi Ski Resort

Samurai temple with traditional gardens

Matsushima Bay

Entsuin Temple

Magical winter evenings

Mt. Zao

Michinoku Park Winter Illumination

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

The low-key nightlife locals love

Yokocho Culture

横丁 | Yokocho

Sendai

A sushi lover's paradise

Multiple Areas

Miyagi Sushi Guide

Authentic Japanese fine dining

Sendai

Toyokan Restaurant

Distillery in the lush mountains of Sendai

Sendai

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

Coastal hot spring hotel serving luxurious local seafood

Sanriku Coast

Onagawa Onsen Hotel Hanayubi

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.