📝 Articles about Miyagi
Miyagi Hoya Sea Pineapple
Raised in Sanriku waters, hoya has a singular taste blending sweet, salty, sour, and bitte…
Shiroishi Umen Thin Wheat Noodles
Made without oil, these short thin noodles from Shiroishi are gentle on the stomach and en…
Matsushima Kaki Oysters
Rich oysters raised in the calm bay of scenic Matsushima offer the creamy flavor known as …
Ishinomaki Kinka Saba Premium Mackerel
Kinka saba is a rich premium mackerel caught off Kinkasan, its firm flesh and deep flavor …
Kesennuma Fukahire Shark Fin
Kesennuma leads Japan in shark landings, and its shark fin soup and braised whole fin made…
Kamasaki Onsen: An Ancient Mountain Spring Once Called the Healing Waters of Oshu
In the hills of Shiroishi, Kamasaki is an old spa with more than six centuries of history.…
Watari Harako Meshi Salmon and Roe Rice
Rice cooked in salmon broth topped with flaked salmon and roe is a local dish of Watari, a…
Matsushima Onsen: A Seaside Bath Overlooking One of the Three Great Views of Japan
Rising at Matsushima, one of the three great scenic spots of Japan, this spa lets you bath…
Gaga Onsen: A Hidden Single-Inn Spring in the Zao Ravine
Standing deep in a Zao ravine, Gaga is a little-known hidden spring served by a single inn…
Sendai Seri Nabe Japanese Parsley Hot Pot
A winter hot pot starring fragrant Japanese parsley eaten root and all, its crisp texture …
Sasa Kamaboko Grilled Fish Cake
Shaped like a bamboo leaf, this grilled fish cake from Sendai packs the flavor of white fi…
Aone Onsen: A Quiet Old Spring Nestled in the Mountains
In the hills of Kawasaki Town, Aone is a historic spa once known as a bath connected to th…
Zunda Mochi Sweet Edamame Rice Cake
Bright green paste made from mashed young soybeans coats soft rice cakes in this Sendai tr…
Togatta Onsen: A Village of Kokeshi and Hot Springs at the Foot of Zao
Spread at the base of the Zao mountains in Zao Town, Togatta is a spa with a long history.…
Sendai Gyutan Grilled Beef Tongue
Thick-cut beef tongue grilled over charcoal is Sendai signature dish, served with barley r…
Sakunami Onsen: The Mountain Retreat of Sendai in the Hirose River Gorge
Set along the upper Hirose River in western Sendai, Sakunami is prized for its gorge scene…
Akiu Otaki Waterfall and Rairaikyo Gorge Nature Stroll Course
Based at Akiu Onsen, the hidden retreat of Sendai, this nature course walks to Akiu Otaki,…
Zao Okama Crater Lake and Togatta Onsen Course
The stunning emerald green crater lake of Okama and Togatta Onsen with its long spring his…
Nakayamadaira Onsen: The Silky Unagi-yu with a Melting Touch
At the western edge of the Naruko hot spring village, Nakayamadaira is famed for its uniqu…
Naruko Onsen Hot Spring Hopping and Naruko Gorge Autumn Color Course
Enjoy hot spring hopping in Naruko Onsen, where many kinds of spring water flow, then take…
Kawatabi Onsen: A Beautifying Spring Amid the Rice Fields
At the entrance to the Naruko hot spring village, Kawatabi is a quiet spa surrounded by pe…
Higashi-Naruko Onsen: A Rustic Bathing Town Where Healing Traditions Live On
Part of the Naruko hot spring village, Higashi-Naruko is a quiet resort where old-style he…
Matsushima Sightseeing Boat, Zuiganji and Godaido Course
A classic course for savoring Matsushima, one of the three great views of Japan. Cruise am…
Sendai City Aoba Castle, Jozenji Dori and Gyutan Gourmet Stroll
From the Aoba Castle ruins linked to Date Masamune to the tree-lined Jozenji Dori and the …
Naruko Onsen: A Historic Hot Spring Village with Remarkable Water Variety
Tucked into the mountains of Osaki, Naruko Onsen is famous for holding an astonishing rang…
Mutsu Soja no Miya, an Ancient Shrine Guarding the Demon Gate of Tagajo
An ancient shrine in Tagajo said to have been founded by enshrining a hundred shrines of M…
Okama Shrine, the Mysterious Four Sacred Caldrons That Named Shiogama
A small shrine tucked into the town of Shiogama. Enshrining the god of salt-making, its fo…
Takekoma Shrine, One of Japans Three Inari Shrines in Iwanuma
A venerable Inari shrine in Iwanuma founded in the Heian period. Deeply revered for bounti…
Akiu Otaki Fudoson (Saikoji), a Mountain-Ascetic Sanctuary by One of Japans Three Great Falls
A temple standing beside Akiu Otaki, one of Japans three great waterfalls. A seated bronze…
Sankyozawa Fudoson, a Sacred Waterfall Training Site Near Central Sendai
In a ravine close to central Sendai stands a Fudo hall backed by a waterfall about 20 mete…
Kanahebi Mizu Shrine, a Power Spot of Wealth and Flowers in Iwanuma
A shrine of wealth and business prosperity in the hills of Iwanuma. With the snake as the …
Tsuriishi Shrine, the Boulder That Wont Fall Power Spot in Ishinomaki
In the hills of Kitakami in Ishinomaki stands a shrine whose sacred object is a giant boul…
Futahashira Shrine, a Little-Known Matchmaking Shrine in Izumi Ward, Sendai
A matchmaking shrine with a thousand years of history in Izumi Ward, Sendai. Enshrining a …
Mitakisan Fudoin Temple, a Hidden Lucky-God Power Spot in the Sendai Arcade
A temple tucked into the Clis Road shopping arcade in central Sendai. It enshrines Sendai …
Miyagi Winter Travel: Zao Snow Trees, Snowy Matsushima & Akiu Onsen
宮城の冬の楽しみ方を紹介。蔵王樹氷・松島・秋保温泉など、冬ならではの体験が待っています。…
Miyagi Autumn Foliage 2026: Naruko Gorge, Rairaikyo & Mt. Funagata
宮城の紅葉スポットを厳選紹介。鳴子峡・磊々峡・船形山など、秋の絶景をお楽しみください。…
Miyagi Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots
Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Miyagi. Spring sakura viewing guide wi…
Miyagi Local Gourmet Guide: Gyutan (Grilled Beef Tongue)
Discover Miyagi''s unique local cuisine including 牛タン. A food lover''s guide to the best l…
Rainy Day in Miyagi: Best Indoor Spots & Activities
Don't let the rain stop you in Miyagi! Discover top indoor attractions including 仙台市博物館, う…
Miyagi Food Guide: Gyutan, Zunda Mochi & Sanriku Seafood
Sendai's legendary grilled beef tongue, Zunda sweet edamame mochi and the outstanding seaf…
Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle) Ruins and Date Masamune: The One-Eyed Dragon's Castle That Built the City of Trees
Sendai Castle on Aoba Hill was built by the "One-Eyed Dragon" Date Masamune and was the la…
Sendai Gyutan: Soul Food of the City of Trees — Boldly Grilled Beef Tongue on Charcoal
Sendai's famous gyutan (grilled beef tongue) — thick-cut beef tongue boldly charcoal-grill…
Kesennuma Shark Cuisine: Food Culture of Japan's Largest Shark Landing Port
Kesennuma, known as Japan's largest shark landing port, is famous for dishes using shark f…
Izunuma and Uchinuma: Tohoku's Largest Migratory Bird Sanctuary Where Greater White-fronted Geese Winter
Izunuma and Uchinuma in Kurihara and Tome, Miyagi, are Ramsar Convention registered wetlan…
Shichigahama and Sendai Bay: Hidden Scenic Coast Near Matsushima
Shobuta Beach in Shichigahama, Miyagi, is a white-sand beach overlooking Sendai Bay. Livel…
Osaki Furukawa: Iwadeyama Castle Town and Birthplace of Date Masamune
Furukawa in Osaki, Miyagi, is a Tohoku agricultural hub. Iwadeyama holds the ruins of Iwad…
Oshika Peninsula and Kinkasan: Sacred Island Where Deer and Shrines Coexist
Kinkasan, accessible by boat from the tip of the Oshika Peninsula in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, i…
Ishinomaki Revival and Manga Museum: Stone Forest Manga Town Rising from Disaster
Ishinomaki, which suffered catastrophic damage in the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, ha…
Sendai Autumn Foliage: Brocade Autumn at Akiu and Sakunami Onsen Gorges
The gorges of Akiu and Sakunami Onsen — Sendai's "inner parlors" — are brilliantly colored…
Shiroishi Umen: Traditional Fine Short Noodles Made Without Oil
Shiroishi umen — short, fine noodles made without oil, a Shiroishi specialty from the Edo …
Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port: Tohoku's Largest Outlet Complex
Mitsui Outlet Park Sendai Port in Rifu, Miyagi, is Tohoku's largest outlet facility. With …
Shiogama Sushi: Sacred Ground of Sushi Where Sanriku's Freshest Seafood Gathers
Shiogama, Miyagi, near Sendai, is a sacred ground for sushi where Sanriku's freshest seafo…
Michinoku Mori no Kohan Park: Four Seasons at Tohoku's Largest National Park
Michinoku Mori no Kohan Park in Kawasaki, Miyagi, is Tohoku's largest national park at 700…
Vegalta Sendai and Miyagi Stadium: Sendai's Soccer and Sports Culture
Miyagi Stadium in Rifu, Miyagi, hosted the 2002 FIFA World Cup and is Tohoku's largest soc…
Akiu Onsen: Sendai's Inner Retreat Said to Have Been Visited by Prince Shotoku
Akiu Onsen on the outskirts of Sendai is a historic hot spring said to have been visited b…
Matsushima and Basho: The Truth Behind "Matsushima ya, Ah Matsushima ya"
Matsuo Basho visited Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Views, and was reportedly speechless…
Marumori Town Terraced Fields and Autumn Foliage: Miyagi Satoyama Preserving Japan's Original Landscape
Marumori at the southernmost tip of Miyagi features beautiful stone-walled terraced fields…
Sendai Hikari no Pageant: Magical Winter Light Corridor along Jozenji-dori
SENDAI Hikari no Pageant held along Jozenji-dori each December is Tohoku's largest winter …
Onagawa Fresh Fish Market and Rebuilt Town: The Miracle of a Small Fishing Port Rising from Disaster
Onagawa, Miyagi, suffered devastating losses in the 2011 earthquake but has revived around…
Matsushima Cruise — Scenic Island Views from the Sea
Cruise through Matsushima Bay and admire one of Japan's Three Views — over 260 pine-covere…
Sendai Tanabata Festival — The Largest Summer Celebration in Tohoku
Experience the spectacular Sendai Tanabata Festival each August, where enormous colorful s…
Zao's Okama Crater Lake and Frost-Covered Trees — The Volcanic Lake with Spectacular Four-Season Views
Visit Zao's stunning Okama crater lake, which changes color with the seasons, and the famo…
Matsushima — One of Japan's Three Views, the Sea of Islands and Zuiganji Zen Temple
Explore Matsushima, one of Japan's three great scenic views, dotted with 260 pine-clad isl…
Zao's Frost-Covered Trees — The Winter Wonderland Where Ice Monsters Appear
Witness the magical juhyo (frost-covered trees) of Zao, where subzero winds transform the …
Kinkasan — Sacred Gold Island of Fortune and Matchmaking
Visit Kinkasan island, a sacred site dedicated to the deity of gold and good fortune, acce…
Shiogama Shrine — The Historic Grand Shrine of Mutsu Province
Explore Shiogama Shrine, the prestigious ichinomiya of Mutsu Province, with over 1,000 yea…
Matsushima — One of Japan's Three Views, Pine Islands and Sea
Behold Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Views, where over 260 pine-clad islands create a b…