10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Miyagi Prefecture That You Shouldn't Miss

March 5, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

Miyagi Prefecture (宮城県, Miyagi-ken) is a prefecture in the Tōhoku region of Japan. The capital is Sendai.
Restaurants in Miyagi Prefecture

1. Naruko Valley

Naruko Onsen Shitomae ~ Hoshinuma, Osaki 989-6827 Miyagi Prefecture http://www.city.osaki.miyagi.jp/index.cfm/24,1166,108,234,html
Excellent
38%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 195 reviews

Naruko Valley

Reviewed By jaylowe - Hong Kong, China

This gorge + valley are so colourful in autumn. We drove there and it wasn't hard to get a parking spot. The whole valley was dotted with red, orange and yellow and very pretty. I found the autumn leaves here are more in red than other places in Tohoku Japan. (Most places we've been to are mostly yellow to orange in shade.) We hike down the valley and back up. It's really one of the highlights of our trip.

2. Okama Crater

Zao-machi, Katta-gun 990-0000 Miyagi Prefecture
Excellent
55%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 385 reviews

Okama Crater

Reviewed By saikou

Absolutely gorgeous. The weather is very variable and changes quickly - the first day we went (parking at the main parking lot) had a sunny forecast but when we got there the entire mountain top was covered in thick fog and it was pouring rain so we couldn't see it at all. It was also very windy and approaching freezing in October. The next day we hiked over from the Zao Onsen Ropeway and the weather was perfect although still jacket weather. Very glad we made the second attempt because it's fantastic - the unreal color of the lake along with the alien landscape.

3. Shiroishigawa Embankment Hitome Sembonzakura

Machimukai Oya, Ogawara-machi, Shibata-gun 989-1201 Miyagi Prefecture
Excellent
76%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 80 reviews

Shiroishigawa Embankment Hitome Sembonzakura

Reviewed By magnificentlanka2020 - Kandy, Sri Lanka

There is a Sakura festival that takes place at Funaoka Castle Park, closer to the Shiroishi River, which is located atop a hill. Sakura trees are lined along the pathway to the hill. Walking along the flower-lined pathway to the top of the hill is a beautiful journey. There is also a trolley available that takes you to the top of the hill. This park is the best place to have a bird view of the lined up Sakura along the Shiroishi River.

4. Shiogama Seafood Market

1-20-74, Shinhama-cho, Shiogama 985-0001 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-362-5518 http://www.nakaoroshi.or.jp/
Excellent
38%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 102 reviews

Shiogama Seafood Market

5. Hiyoriyama Park

2 Hiyorigaoka, Ishinomaki 986-0833 Miyagi Prefecture http://www.city.ishinomaki.lg.jp/cont/10452000b/-kanko/-kankomap/d0050/20130224152525.html
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 85 reviews

Hiyoriyama Park

6. Zuiganji

91 Matsushimachonai, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun 981-0213 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-354-2023 http://www.zuiganji.or.jp/index.html
Excellent
32%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 437 reviews

Zuiganji

Reviewed By ries770 - Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Worth a visit. You will enjoy the treasure museum as well as the newly renovated temple main hall (2006). There is a lot to see here, so you will need about 30-60 minutes for this temple. For more, check `hiddenjapanguide.com`

7. Yagiyama Zoological Park

1-43 Yagiyama Honcho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai 982-0801 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-229-0122 [email protected] http://www.city.sendai.jp/zoo/index.html
Excellent
35%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 133 reviews

Yagiyama Zoological Park

Reviewed By ayakoi619

If your kids can walk by themselves, the place will be good for you because the Zoo locates a mountain. They can run and walk all through the park to see so many animals. The Zoo is not huge place but big enough for young kids and family. Walking shoes recommended. Takes 30 minutes by taxi from near Sendai station. Next to the Zoo has amusement park, too. That is why if your kids have energy to visit there, it will be another fun event for your kids.

8. Matsushima Bay

Matsushima, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun 981-0213 Miyagi Prefecture http://www.env.go.jp/water/heisa/heisa_net/waters/matusimawan.html
Excellent
34%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 558 reviews

Matsushima Bay

Reviewed By enhasa - Singapore, Singapore

As one of 日本三景,Matsushima is just 40 minutes from Sendai, taking JR Senseki Line to Matsushima Kaigan Station from JR Sendai station. Another great getaway from city life. Don’t miss it if you are in Tohoku region.

9. Zuihoden

23-2 Otamayashita, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0814 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-262-6250 [email protected] http://www.zuihoden.com/
Excellent
32%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 612 reviews

Zuihoden

Reviewed By dutchiedonuts - Toronto, Canada

From Sendai Station you'll be looking at a thirteen minute taxi ride, twenty minute bus ride, or as I did, a thirty to forty minute walk. I do the walk, because it's the things that you might see along the way, what you might miss out on, if you take a cab or bus. Just my personal preference. Part way on your adventure upwards, you'll see a temple off to the left, to the right is a walking path and bathrooms. Go in through the gates of this temple. It's small, but it's really nice. (free) Now for Zuihoden Temple. I believe the entrance fee was around $12. Just be ready for a walk up a good incline. But the scenery while walking up is just amazing. When you get to the steps to start your incline, there is a box with walking sticks, to help with your accent. As you're walking upwards, you'll see huge tall trees that go up forever, on either side of the path/ stairs. There are a lot of places to walk around, with different shrines and temples to see. It is a very calming feeling, when you walk around here. You can also grab a drink at the vending machine, in the parking lot before you go into the grounds, or on your way back down. If you don't mind a bit of walking, I don't think you'll be disappointed. It was simply beautiful to see.

10. Sakunami Onsen

Sakunami, Aoba-ku, Sendai 989-3431 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-395-2211 http://www.sakunami-spa.com/
Excellent
39%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 54 reviews

Sakunami Onsen

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