Tohoku Outdoor Activities
Hachimantai: Hiking Through the Valleys of Hell
When you think of areas for hiking and enjoying leisurely strolls, usually places covered with lush green vegetation spring to mind, right? Well, if you are tired of...
Get up close with fluffy, cute foxes at Zao Fox Village
Found in Miyagi-ken’s Shiroishi-shi, the Zao Fox Village is home to about 100 foxes of six different species. Roaming freely within the grounds, visitors are encouraged to interact with the furry critters throughout the...
Spectacular Views of Matsushima Bay
Upon arrival at Miyagi-ken, we headed to our first stop at Shiogama Jinja Shrine. With a long history dating back to the 9th century, the shrine houses a collection of ancient votive lanterns that...
WAttention Tohoku 2018 Spring & Summer
Discover Authentic Japan
Located in the northeastern part of Japan’s Honshu island, Tohoku is surrounded by the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Ocean and the Tsugaru Strait. Consisting of seven prefectures — Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi,...
Sakura and Spring Flowers Compete to be the Most Beautiful
During the short spring of the Tohoku region, spring flowers race to catch up with the already blooming cherry blossoms. Once their petals begin to open they blossom all at once, giving the cherry...
Zao – Yamagata, Miyagi
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, this expansive wilderness is one of the last remaining untouched beech forest in Japan. Shirakami Sanchi, stretching from Aomori to Akita Prefecture, _boasts myriad hiking...
Matsushima Bay – Miyagi
Sakura in Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park and Matsushima
Saigyo Hoshi, a renowned Japanese poet during the 12th century, expressed his love for cherry blossoms, as evidenced by his famous poem, "let me die under...
Tanabata Festival Japan [Tanabata Matsuri]
Tanabata Matsuri Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture Aug. 6 - 8 Highlight: beautiful streamers in the shopping arcades and fireworks on Aug. 5 The main arcades all through Sendai city are adorned with beautifully...
Forget ramen – the noodles here are one-of-a-kind!
Wanko Soba
These soba noodles are for the competitive eater! Stack up your dishes and see who will become the noodle master. These small servings can quickly add up and a popular goal is to...
Ultimate Map of Fall Foliage Destinations in Japan : Miyagi Prefecture
Japan Map of Fall Foliage
Tohoku
Miyagi
Miyagi Prefecture 25 ~ 29
25 Naruko-kyo (鳴子峡) in Osaki
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First colors: End of October
Color Peak: Beginning of November
Recommended Spots: around the Narukokyo Resthouse near the western end...