Top 10 Things to do in Miyagi Prefecture, Tohoku

April 19, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

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. Mt. Goshikidake

989-1500 Miyagi Prefecture
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Mt. Goshikidake

2. 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
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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.

3. Tashiro Island

Tashirohama, Ishinomaki 986-0023 Miyagi Prefecture
Excellent
55%
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Tashiro Island

Reviewed By the_must_do_travels_

There is a place in the world where the Internet has manifested itself in physical form: Tashirojima. On this island, people believe that feeding cats will bring you good fortune and luck, and now the cat population outnumbers the human one 6 to 1. There is even a cat shrine you can visit.

4. Matsushima Bay

Matsushima, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun 981-0213 Miyagi Prefecture http://www.env.go.jp/water/heisa/heisa_net/waters/matusimawan.html
Excellent
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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.

5. Zuihoden

23-2 Otamayashita, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0814 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-262-6250 [email protected] http://www.zuihoden.com/
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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.

6. Shiroishi Castle

1-16 Masuokacho, Shiroishi 989-0251 Miyagi Prefecture +81 224-24-3030 http://www.shiro-f.jp/shiroishijo/index.html
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4.0 based on 162 reviews

Shiroishi Castle

7. Kesennuma Fish Market

8-25 Uoichibamae, Kesennuma 988-0037 Miyagi Prefecture +81 226-22-7110 http://www.kesennuma-gyokyou.or.jp/
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4.0 based on 57 reviews

Kesennuma Fish Market

8. Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery

1 Nikka, Aoba-ku, Sendai 989-3433 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-395-2865 [email protected] http://www.nikka.com/miyagikyo/
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4.0 based on 309 reviews

Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery

MIYAGIKYO Distillery. The location was selected for whisky production because of its clean air, just the right humidity for storage, and abundant underground water filtered through a layer of peat. In Yoichi, Masataka Taketsuru saw numerous reminders of Scotland, and this convinced him that this should be the home of Japanese Whisky. The Miyagikyo Distillery is also in northern Japan, in Sendai (lat.38 N), Miyagi Prefecture, northern Honshu. Travelling in the area one day, Masataka came upon this site completely enclosed by mountains and sandwiched between two rivers. He immediately knew that this was the perfect site for whisky distilling. Sendai's fresh water, suitable humidity and crisp air produce soft and mild malt.

Reviewed By JustinSendai - Sendai, Japan

This is the second of only two Nikka distilleries in Japan. For over half a century, the brick warehouses tucked away in the mountains of Sakunami have been slow-aging the good stuff. Enjoy a tour, shopping, samples, and whisky bar. The train ride there offers nice views as well.

9. Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi

2-11-6 Miyagino, Miyagino-ku, Sendai 983-0045 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-298-2030 http://www.rakuteneagles.jp/stadium/
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4.0 based on 328 reviews

Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi

10. Jozenji-dori Avenue

Aoba-ku, Sendai Miyagi Prefecture +81 90-7521-1354 http://www.sentabi.jp/guidebook/attractions/view/98
Excellent
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4.0 based on 467 reviews

Jozenji-dori Avenue

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