宮城県 · Tohoku Region
Miyagi Hidden Gems
Tohoku's gateway — the samurai city of Sendai, oyster-rich bays and the pine-dotted islands of Matsushima, one of Japan's classic three views.
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Climate & Best Season
Milder than the rest of Tohoku thanks to the Pacific; comfortable summers, moderate snow. Year-round, with a peak in early August.
Famous For (Food)
- Gyutan (grilled beef tongue)
- Matsushima oysters
- Zunda (edamame) sweets
- Sasa-kamaboko
Signature Sights
- Matsushima Bay
- Zuihoden mausoleum
- Naruko onsen gorge
- Sendai Tanabata Festival
Miyagi· Sendai
Sendai Tanabata Festival
The Sendai Tanabata Festival stands as Japan's most spectacular star festival celebration, transforming the entire city…
Summer FestivalTraditional FestivalPaper Art+2
Updated Jul 2026
Miyagi· Sendai
Sendai Pageant of Starlight
The Sendai Pageant of Starlight transforms the city's main boulevards into a glittering wonderland each December, when s…
Winter IlluminationLight FestivalChristmas Season+2
Updated Jul 2026