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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

Dozens of colorful hot air balloons decorating the sky

Osaki Balloon Festival

Northern Miyagi

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Sanriku Coast

Manga Island Cabins & Campground

Scenic climb up and over Mount Zao

Mt. Zao

Cycling the Zao Highlands

The steepest slopes in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Shiroishi Ski Resort

Recommended

Recommended

One of the most magical autumn attractions in Tohoku

Matsushima
Fall Light Up

Matsushima Bay

Festival celebrating a traditional comfort food of Miyagi

Northern Miyagi

Japan's #1 Hatto Festival

Throw beans and welcome in the spring season

Matsushima Bay

Shiogama Shrine Setsubun Festival

Scenic climb up and over Mount Zao

Mt. Zao

Cycling the Zao Highlands

The biggest ski resort in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Eboshi Ski Resort

Cat-shaped cabins on Cat Island

Sanriku Coast

Manga Island Cabins & Campground

The steepest slopes in Miyagi

Mt. Zao

Shiroishi Ski Resort

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Oyster lunch and Matsushima Bay cruise

Oyster Nabe Cruise in Matsushima

丸文松島汽船株式会社 | Marubun Matsushima Kisen Co., Ltd.

Matsushima Bay

Samurai teahouse with a view of Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay

Kanrantei Tea House

All things Kesennuma

Sanriku Coast

Shopping & Entertainment at Umi no Ichi

Award-winning doburoku sake

Northern Miyagi

Brewpub Naruko no Kaze

Halal and vegetarian-friendly Japanese cuisine

Sanriku Coast

Yahataya Restaurant

Tour an innovative modern sake brewery

Northern Miyagi

Ichinokura Sake Brewery

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.