WHY VISIT MIYAGI?

Areas

Northern Miyagi

Land colorfully manifesting its vitality

Mt. Zao

Majestic mountains, a samurai past, and natural beauty transformed by the seasons

Sendai

The gateway of Miyagi has a balance of urban and natural

Matsushima Bay

Legendary temples and shrines, iconic coastal landscapes, and delicious seafood

Sanriku Coast

Experience a modern seafaring culture through all five senses

Near Miyagi

Wonders of Tohoku waiting to be uncovered
Do & See

Events & Festivals

Onsen Hot Springs

Animals of Miyagi

Food & Drink

Nature

History

Art & Culture

Earthquake & Tsunami Recovery

Halal Miyagi

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

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What's on Now

November + December + January

Sendai Pageant of Starlight

Take a romantic stroll through the illuminated streets of Sendai

Japan's #1 Hatto Festival

Festival celebrating a traditional comfort food of Miyagi

Zuihoden
Fall Light Up

Enchanting fall illumination at the mausoleum of Masamune Date

Osaki Balloon Festival

Dozens of colorful hot air balloons decorating the sky

Dontosai Festival

Unique winter purification ritual held only in Miyagi

Sendai Hatsu-uri Sales

Sendai’s answer to the Black Friday shopping tradition

Matsushima Hatsuhinode Sunrise Cruise

Witness the first sunrise of the year together with the breathtaking scenery of Matsushima

Michinoku Park Winter Illumination

Magical winter evenings

More Events & Festivals

Seasonal Highlights

autumn

SUP at Lake Katanuma

SUP at a major fall color destination

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Manga Island
Cabins & Campground

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

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Mt. Zao & Okama Crater

Crater lake atop a volcano

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Michinoku Park

Flowers and fun for the whole family

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Yamabiko Bridge

The longest suspension footbridge in Tohoku

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Rairaikyo Gorge

Small rocky gorge in Akiu Onsen

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Geibikei Gorge

Placid river ride between towering cliffs

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Naruko Gorge Autumn Colors

Miyagi's most iconic autumn color spot

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Trip Planner

Itineraries

Accommodation

Resources

Access

Miyagi has something for virtually every kind of traveler—from transcendental wilderness to big city nightlife, from exclusive hot spring resorts to vibrant communal hostels. Here on the Visit Miyagi website, we local residents introduce the best of Miyagi, both world-famous attractions as well as hidden gems. For readers wanting just a quick rundown of what Miyagi has to offer, we’ve compiled this list of the most popular and trending attractions across the prefecture.