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.
4 spots
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
Sendai Gyutan (Grilled Beef Tongue)
Walk into Aji Tasuke at 11:30 AM and the charcoal smoke hits you immediately—thick, wood-tinged, carrying the scent of b…
Sendai Morning Market (Sendai Asaichi)
Sendai Morning Market captures the vibrant essence of local food culture, a covered arcade market that has served Sendai…
Shiogama Fish Market and Sushi for Breakfast
Shiogama's fish market and surrounding sushi restaurants offer one of northern Japan's premier seafood experiences, wher…
Zunda Mochi
Zunda mochi represents Sendai and Miyagi Prefecture's most distinctive sweet, a beloved confection where mochi rice cake…