Miyagi Hidden Gems
10 spots
Zuihoden Mausoleum
Zuihoden stands as the spectacular mausoleum of Date Masamune, the legendary one-eyed warlord who founded Sendai and est…
Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle Ruins)
Sendai Castle, also known as Aoba Castle, served as the seat of power for the Date clan for over 260 years, a commanding…
Godaido Temple
Godaido Temple stands as one of Matsushima's most iconic landmarks, a small vermillion Buddhist hall perched on a tiny i…
Naruko Onsen Hot Spring Town
Naruko Onsen has soothed travelers for over 1,000 years, a mountain hot spring town nestled in a volcanic valley where f…
Sendai Tanabata Festival
The Sendai Tanabata Festival stands as Japan's most spectacular star festival celebration, transforming the entire city…
Rinnoji Temple and Garden
Rinnoji Temple presents a serene sanctuary in northern Sendai, a Zen Buddhist temple renowned for its exceptional landsc…
Ishinomaki Manga Museum (Shotaro Ishinomori)
The Ishinomaki Mangattan Museum celebrates the legacy of Shotaro Ishinomori, one of Japan's most prolific and influentia…
Zuiganji Temple
Zuiganji Temple stands as one of the Tohoku region's most important Zen Buddhist temples, a National Treasure that has s…
Sendai Pageant of Starlight
The Sendai Pageant of Starlight transforms the city's main boulevards into a glittering wonderland each December, when s…
Shiroishi Castle
Shiroishi Castle stands as an impressive wooden reconstruction of a feudal-era fortress that served the Date clan's Kata…