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Centered on the "forest city" of Sendai, with Matsushima (one of the Three Views of Japan), Zao's frost-covered trees, and superb oysters and beef tongue.

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Miyagi Hoya Sea Pineapple

Raised in Sanriku waters, hoya has a singular taste blending sweet, salty, sour, and bitte

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Shiroishi Umen Thin Wheat Noodles

Made without oil, these short thin noodles from Shiroishi are gentle on the stomach and en

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Matsushima Kaki Oysters

Rich oysters raised in the calm bay of scenic Matsushima offer the creamy flavor known as

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Ishinomaki Kinka Saba Premium Mackerel

Kinka saba is a rich premium mackerel caught off Kinkasan, its firm flesh and deep flavor

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Kesennuma Fukahire Shark Fin

Kesennuma leads Japan in shark landings, and its shark fin soup and braised whole fin made

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Sendai Seri Nabe Japanese Parsley Hot Pot

A winter hot pot starring fragrant Japanese parsley eaten root and all, its crisp texture

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Sasa Kamaboko Grilled Fish Cake

Shaped like a bamboo leaf, this grilled fish cake from Sendai packs the flavor of white fi

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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

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Zunda Mochi Sweet Edamame Rice Cake

Bright green paste made from mashed young soybeans coats soft rice cakes in this Sendai tr

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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.

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Sendai Gyutan Grilled Beef Tongue

Thick-cut beef tongue grilled over charcoal is Sendai signature dish, served with barley r

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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

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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,

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Zao Okama Crater Lake and Togatta Onsen Course

The stunning emerald green crater lake of Okama and Togatta Onsen with its long spring his

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Matsushima Sightseeing Boat, Zuiganji and Godaido Course

A classic course for savoring Matsushima, one of the three great views of Japan. Cruise am

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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。

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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。

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Miyagi Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Miyagi. Spring sakura viewing guide wi

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Gourmet🍂 Autumn

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

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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

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Miyagi Food Guide: Gyutan, Zunda Mochi & Sanriku Seafood

Sendai's legendary grilled beef tongue, Zunda sweet edamame mochi and the outstanding seaf

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Sightseeing☀️ Summer

Shichigahama and Sendai Bay: Hidden Scenic Coast Near Matsushima

Shobuta Beach in Shichigahama, Miyagi, is a white-sand beach overlooking Sendai Bay. Livel

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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

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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

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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

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Seasonal Picks🍂 Autumn

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

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Shiroishi Umen: Traditional Fine Short Noodles Made Without Oil

Shiroishi umen — short, fine noodles made without oil, a Shiroishi specialty from the Edo

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Seasonal Picks🍂 Autumn

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

Festival/Event❄️ Winter

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

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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

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Matsushima Cruise — Scenic Island Views from the Sea

Cruise through Matsushima Bay and admire one of Japan's Three Views — over 260 pine-covere

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Festival/Event☀️ Summer

Sendai Tanabata Festival — The Largest Summer Celebration in Tohoku

Experience the spectacular Sendai Tanabata Festival each August, where enormous colorful s

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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

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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

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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

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Kinkasan — Sacred Gold Island of Fortune and Matchmaking

Visit Kinkasan island, a sacred site dedicated to the deity of gold and good fortune, acce

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Shiogama Shrine — The Historic Grand Shrine of Mutsu Province

Explore Shiogama Shrine, the prestigious ichinomiya of Mutsu Province, with over 1,000 yea

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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