What to do and see in Miyagi Prefecture, Tohoku: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

August 28, 2021 Myesha Cogley

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. Ojima Island

Matsushima, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun 981-0213 Miyagi Prefecture http://www.matsushima-kanko.com/miru/detail.php?id=142
Excellent
45%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 74 reviews

Ojima Island

Reviewed By WarnerL_12 - Pasadena, United States

The island has an important temple and many paths/trails to take you to some nice views from the island. I got there in the morning and it was already fairly busy.

2. Karakuwa Peninsula

Karakuwacho, Kesennuma 988-0554 Miyagi Prefecture
Excellent
55%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Karakuwa Peninsula

3. Kinkasan Koganeyama Shrine

5 Ayukawahama Kinkasan, Ishinomaki 986-2523 Miyagi Prefecture +81 225-45-2301 http://kinkasan.jp/
Excellent
47%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

Kinkasan Koganeyama Shrine

4. Jigokudani Walking Path

Naruko Onsen Onikoube, Osaki Miyagi Prefecture http://www.city.osaki.miyagi.jp/index.cfm/24,1171,108,235,html
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

Jigokudani Walking Path

5. Ruins of the Great East Japan Earthquake Sedai Arahama Elementary School

32-1 Arahama Shinborihata, Wakabayashi-ku, Sendai 984-0033 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-355-8517 http://www.city.sendai.jp/kankyo/shisetsu/shinsaimemorial2.html
Excellent
69%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Ruins of the Great East Japan Earthquake Sedai Arahama Elementary School

6. Kawamachi Terasu Yuriage

1 Yuriage Kawamachiterasuyuriage, Natori 981-1213 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-399-6848 [email protected] https://kawamachi-terasu.jp/
Excellent
38%
Good
63%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Kawamachi Terasu Yuriage

"Kawamachi Terasu Yuriage" Our facilities are located in an open environment overlooking the Natori River and the Pacific Ocean. There are a variety of shops such as traditional style restaurants in Japan (Miyagi Prefecture, Natori City), and new style cafes and restaurants. We have several Japanese style restaurants and cafes, and 27 stores that mainly handle fresh produce and food.

7. Godaido

Next to Matsushima pier, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun 981-0213 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-354-2023 http://www.zuiganji.or.jp/keidai/godaidou.html
Excellent
16%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
31%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 332 reviews

Godaido

Reviewed By hahaue

Godaido is just off the main road and free, so why not stop there?! You can take nice pictures of water and the temple.

8. Fukuurajima

39-1 Matsushima Senzui, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun 981-0213 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-354-3457 https://www.matsushima-kanko.com/miru/detail.php?id=176
Excellent
30%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 184 reviews

Fukuurajima

Reviewed By 902siril

It was a pleasant morning walk even though the the temp was about 1C! We thoroughly enjoyed the scenic nature. It helps that we are in our comfortable boots as some paths are abit hilly and rocky. Otherwise, even the elderly can stroll comfortably. There are a few nice romantic huts for rest and just enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea and greenery.

9. Osaki Hachiman Shrine

4-6-1 Hachiman, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0871 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-234-3606 http://www.oosaki-hachiman.or.jp/
Excellent
29%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 296 reviews

Osaki Hachiman Shrine

10. Zuihoden

23-2 Otamayashita, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-0814 Miyagi Prefecture +81 22-262-6250 [email protected] http://www.zuihoden.com/
Excellent
32%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

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.

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