Miyagi

About Miyagi

Miyagi is on the Pacific coast in the Tohoku Region. It’s castle-town capital, Sendai City, has a long history which you can experience in many interesting museums and cultural centers. Not far from Sendai is Matsushima, a coastal town considered to have one of Japan’s three most scenic views. The prefecture was badly hit by the March 2011 tsunami but has been rebuilding ever since. Miyagi offers so much for the adventurous traveler: the prefecture is rich in diverse traditional culture and local culinary specialties. The mix of urban and rural areas offer excellent shopping, dining, outdoor exploring and relaxing in mountain hot springs and coastal resorts.

Places to visit in Miyagi

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Zao Fox Village

For all of you fox lovers, this village located in the mountains near Shiroishi has over 100 animals with 6 different types of foxes. You can enter the village

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Tashirojima Island

Tajirojima Island is a small island with less than 100 human inhabitants. The island is commonly known as "cat island" due to the fact that the population of th

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Okama Crater

In Okama Crater, also known as Goshikinuma, is a volcanic lake located in the Zao mountain range.

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Aoba Castle (Sendai Castle Ruins)

The Sendai Castle Ruins, or officially Aoba Castle, is the place where the Date family resided during their reign. Although the castle was designated a National

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Zuihoden Mausoleum

Zuihoden is the mausoleum complex where Date Masamune, lord of the Sendai region who died in 1636, is burried along with his heirs. It is designated a National

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Pokemon Center Tohoku

Pokemon Center Tohoku is a Pokemon specialty store located in Sendai. The store contains many Pokemon character-rela​ted goods, card games and limited edition m

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Cherish Coffee

This cafe located near Sendai Station specializes Japanese and Western dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Well known in the area for being "oshare", which

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Snoopy Town Shop (Sendai)

This shop is located in the S-Pal shopping mall in Sendai, Miyagi. The Snoopy Town Shop chain store's selection includes omiyage (souvenirs) and stuffed toys fo

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Sendai Mediatheque

Designed by renowned architect Toyo Ito, this seven-story facility has a focus on media art. Completed in 2001, Sendai Mediatheque comprises of galleries, a lib

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Zao Blueberry Farm

Fruit picking is a popular summer pastime for locals and visitors in Japan. This blueberry farm is located in Zao, Miyagi Prefecture, and ripe fruit is availabl

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Mount Zao

This mountain has a crater lake called Okama which is also known as the "Five Color Pond" as the pond changes color according to the weather. Mount Zao is a col

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Ishinomori Manga Museum

This museum located in Ishinomaki City features the artworks​ of manga artist and author Shotaro Ishinomori. Manga and anime fans of the Sci-Fi genre may know s

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Enjoy "the most scenic" desserts in Miyagi!

Just imagine: it's a hot summer day and you are longing for some sweet refreshment. Maybe some home-made chilled Purin (Japanese custard) with a sweet, but not

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Sendai Sushi Lovers' Delight

Tohoku is famous amongst food lovers for having some of the best sushi and sashimi in all of Japan. With the Pacific Ocean coast nearby, the fish and seafood is

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Sendai Daikannon - One of the world's top ten tallest statues

The city of Sendai is famous for being the gate to Tohoku and having been founded by Date Masamune. Bright lights, big city, shopping, night life, great food.  

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Hotels in Miyagi

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Hidaritano Yado Ryokan Katsuraya

Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, Hidaritano Yado Ryokan Katsuraya offers accommodation in Shiroishi, 41 km from Sendai. Free private parking is available o

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Haon no Yado Kuroshio

Featuring free WiFi, Haon no Yado Kuroshio offers accommodation in Kami, 45 km from Tottori. Free private parking is available on site. The rooms are equipped

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nine hours Sendai

Nine hours Sendai is situated in Sendai, 24 km from Sakunami Hot Spring. The rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. Extras include slippers and free toiletri

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Satoya

Satoya offers accommodation in Sendai. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms include a TV. Each room is fitted with a shared bathroom. Sakunami

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Matsushima Ichinobo

Featuring free property-wide WiFi, a spa centre and a seasonal outdoor pool, Matsushima Ichinobo offers accommodation in Matsushima. The ryokan has a hot spring

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Hotel Route Inn Ishinomaki Chuo

Featuring a restaurant, and public baths, Hotel Route Inn Ishinomaki Chuo is located in Ishinomaki. Free WiFi access is available. Each room at the hotel provi

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Neighborhoods

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Sendai

The capital of Miyagi Prefecture, this city is home to many interesting sites and attractions. With roughly one million inhabitants, Sendai is not only the larg

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Aomori prefecture is surrounded by the sea and boasts amazing natural beauty and opportunity for outdoor adventures. It is the home of Lake Towada, the Hakkoda

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Akita

In Akita, on the Sea of Japan coast in the northern Tohoku region, visitors can revel in Japan’s natural beauty. You can climb mountains, look over beautiful la

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Iwate

Iwate is the prefecture with the largest landmass in Japan. It is on the Pacific coast in the northern Tohoku region. The capital city Morioka is famous for its

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