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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

Maritime festival with fireworks and boat parade featuring colorful dragon and phoenix boats

Shiogama Minato Festival

Matsushima Bay

Over 420,000 sunflowers in full bloom

Northern Miyagi

Sanbongi Sunflower Festival

Home to one of Japan's best beaches

Sanriku Coast

Scenic Oshima Island

Colorful summer flowers

Sendai

Hydrangeas ofShifukuji Temple

Calm waters at Moon Beach

Matsushima Bay

Tsukihama Beach

Recommended

Recommended

A relaxing ride on the scenic bay

Matsushima Bay Cruise

松島桟橋 | Matsushima Sightseeing Pier

Matsushima Bay

The best day hike in Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Mt. Kurikoma Hiking

Colorful summer flowers

Sendai

Hydrangeas ofShifukuji Temple

Home to one of Japan's best beaches

Sanriku Coast

Scenic Oshima Island

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Historic seaside brewery with global reach

Urakasumi
Sake Brewery

浦霞醸造元佐浦 | Urakasumi Sake Gallery

Matsushima Bay

Delicious time travel in Akiu

Sendai

Akiusha Restaurant

Relax by the sea at this hot springs hotel

Sanriku Coast

Kesennuma OnsenPlaza Hotel

Festival celebrating a traditional comfort food of Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Japan's #1 Hatto Festival

A Sendai shopping guide for first timers

Sendai

Sendai Shopping Guide

Halal meals and splendid views

Sanriku Coast

Muslim-Friendly Kesennuma Plaza Hotel

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.