Miyagi-ken

Advertisement

Introducing Miyagi-ken

Miyagi-ken is a paradoxical gateway between the very rural areas to the north and the rest of Honshū. Its capital, Sendai, is Tohokū’s most cosmopolitan city, a fun destination with excellent tourist support and a lively nightlife. Date Masamune developed Sendai into a major culture and trade centre in the 1600s. Miyagi-ken has several attractions, including Naruko Onsen, a great spot for onsen enthusiasts, and Matsushima, a bay studded with atmospheric pine-covered islands, immortalised by Bashō and popular with Japanese sightseers.

Advertisement

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

Thorn Tree forum discussion

Recent posts

  1. colinhroberts avatar
    Help with details of a Japan Itinerary

    by colinhroberts 30 July 2011

    Hello Everyone! I have a spur of the moment trip to Japan formulating and I'm hoping to be leaving Thursday or Friday of next week. …
  2. yungster avatar
    Re: Volunteering for Tsunami relief/reconstruction

    by yungster 16 July 2011

    Hello, could anyone provide any advice on transport from Sendai airport to Tome? I am from Singapore and am volunteering to help out…
  3. Tokyo_girl avatar
    Re: Tohoku at New Year 2012

    by Tokyo_girl 29 May 2011

    +Our question to foreigners (or Japanese) who know that area well is+ I go to Tohoku usually twice a year, I haven't lived there, but…

See all Thorn Tree forum discussions for Miyagi-ken

In our shop

Bags feeling light?
Coffee table looking bare?
Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here.

See all books in our shop

Hotels & Hostels

Check out all our reviewed and recommended accommodation and book online.

Find hotels & hostels

Travel Insurance

Going to Japan? Make sure you're covered.

Get a quote

See all travel services

Advertisement