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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

Crater lake atop a volcano

Mt. Zao

Mt. Zao & Okama Crater

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

Matsushima Bay overlook

Matsushima Bay

Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park

Frozen natural wonders

Multiple Areas

Snow Monsters of Zao

The biggest ski resort in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Eboshi Ski Resort

The most beautiful cherry blossom spot in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Hitome Senbon Zakura Festival(1,000 Cherry Trees)

Recommended

Recommended

Historic cherry blossom spot in the heart of Sendai City

Cherry Blossoms at Tsutsujigaoka Park

榴岡公園 | Tsutsujigaoka Park

Sendai

Crater lake atop a volcano

Mt. Zao

Mt. Zao & Okama Crater

Snowshoeing, skiing, and snowboarding tours

Mt. Zao

Winter Adventures on Mt. Zao

Pray to good luck snakes for wealth

Sendai

Kanahebisui Shrine

Light-up event held during cherry blossom season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Spring Light Up

Popular cherry blossom spot featuring a slope car

Mt. Zao

Cherry Blossoms at Funaoka Castle Park

Historical festival with traditional Japanese firearms

Northern Miyagi

Hanayama Matchlock Rifle Festival

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Sendai's finest tea in the unlikeliest location

Bashoen Tea Shop

芭蕉園 | Bashoen Tea Shop

Sendai

Samurai teahouse with a view of Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Kanrantei Tea House

Historic miso brewery serving miso ice cream

Matsushima Bay

Oota Miso & Soy Sauce Brewery

Coastal hot spring hotel serving luxurious local seafood

Sanriku Coast

Onagawa Onsen Hotel Hanayubi

Where locals go for sushi

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama-ko Sushi

Traditional onsen culture meets contemporary amenities

Northern Miyagi

Naruko OnsenRyokan Ohnuma

Build-your-own seafood rice bowls

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market

Seafood dining on Oshima Island

Sanriku Coast

Seafood kominka Tairyomaru

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.