Last Updated: 26/02/2023
The spilling traditional Japanese cultural experiences are an excellent reason to visit Miyagi. When in search of decades-old handicrafts, sake brewed under hundreds of years of expertise, and seafood unlike anything you've tasted before, this prefecture is where you need to be headed. The region's countryside is famous far and wide for its beautiful rice fields, masterpiece hilly ranges, crazy seafood auctions, and unique landscapes and shrines. Stay over at a traditional farmhouse and get a feel of rural life among the locals, as you explore the charm of unspoiled nature!
When you next visit Miyagi, make time for the green city of Sendai, which holds a mausoleum dedicated to Date Masamune, the legendary feudal lord responsible for the rise of modern Sendai. The town is famous for its Sendai sake flavors, wide-ranging Koshu wines, and eco-friendly bamboo workshops that strive to leave a better tomorrow for posterity through green cutlery alternatives. Miyagi also has martial arts experiences for the interested, encompassing how to become a feudal ninja, complete with the ninja-yoroi (armor) and accessories!
Visit Miyagi for the countless cultural experiences, and stay for its many culinary delights and impressive views!
1. Discover the history & culture of Sendai
History, culture and spirituality – the heart of Sendai awaits you. Forget about the big city life for a day and take the time to discover what your neighbourhood is about. Visit Zuihōden Temple, Aoba Castle Ruins and Statue of Date Masamune.
Samurai Food & Culture Experience Tour
Sendai, Miyagi
2. Kimono walking tour of Matsushima
Umerabu's kimono rental service is the most convenient and cost-effective way to immerse yourself in the many charms of Matsushima. Start your trip with a kimono rental, then visit sacred temples and explore the beauty of Matsushima's natural landscape.
Get Dressed in a Traditional Kimono and Stroll Around the Ancient Temples of Matsushima
Matsushima, Miyagi
3. Eat tasty food and drink sake like a local in Sendai
Sendai tours of back-alley bars will teach you how to go about an izakaya. Gain a local's perspective into hidden food and Sendai sake joints, on a night adventure of boozy fun as you uncover three different Izakaya styles!
Back-Alley Bar Hopping with a Local Foodie Guide in Sendai
Sendai, Miyagi
4. Kesennuma flavors: Sake brewery tour & expert pairing session
With more than 100 years of sake making experience under their belt, the Otokoyama sake brewery ensures alcoholic delight of rich taste and the highest order. A master brewer will show you the way of the sake, including how to make explosive flavor combinations that'll blow your mind!
Rare Local Dining Experience at a Sake Brewery with Over 100 Years of History: a Tour That Will Deepen Your Knowledge of Japanese Sake!
Kesennuma, Miyagi
Visit the Local Brewery Otokoyama With a History of Over 100 Years and Taste the Passion Behind a Much Loved Local Sake Brewery with Master Brewer
Kesennuma, Miyagi
5. Gastronomic discovery of Sendai's "Date" culture
Mix ingredients and spice your meal to taste over a traditional heart fire. You will learn the ways of making great traditional meals with local cuisine cooking classes that channel old recipes and conventional meal-making methods.
Enjoy a Prive Tour Around Sendai Highlights and Indulge in Delicious Local Cuisine and Whiskey Tasting Experience. (The tour price includes private transport, driver, entrance fees, and lunch)
Sendai, Miyagi
6. Immerse yourself in the culture and flavors of Japan's most scenic bay!
Matsushima Bay is legendary not only for its storybook sights but also for its culinary culture. Enjoy the unadulterated excellence of the Miyagi oyster straight from the horse's mouth as you cruise breathtaking scenery on a local fishing boat!
Enjoy a fishing experience on a boat with a local fisherman at Matsushima Bay! Cook up your catch at a BBQ and wash it down with some beer or local sake.
Shiogama, Miyagi
