Miyagi
Matsushima’s 260 pine-cloaked islands have captivated poets for centuries — Miyagi blends Japan’s most celebrated coastal scenery with Sendai’s bold city energy.
260余りの松島が浮かぶ日本三景のひとつ・宮城。杜の都・仙台の活気と絶景の海が旅人を魅了します。
Miyagi Prefecture anchors the Tohoku region as its largest city, Sendai, pulses with festivals, cuisine and culture. The crown jewel is Matsushima Bay — ranked among Japan’s three most scenic views since the Edo period — where pine-forested islands dot a pristine inland sea. The prefecture is equally famed for its seafood: Sanriku oysters, sea urchin and flaky gindara (sablefish) are among the finest in Japan.
東北最大の都市・仙台と日本三景・松島を擁する宮城県。三陸のカキ・ウニ・ギンダラなど海の幸も日本トップクラス。伊達政宗ゆかりの歴史と、みちのくの豊かな自然が融合した東北の魅力が凝縮しています。
Recommended Omiyage
おすすめおみやげ 5選
Zunda Mochi
Soft rice cake topped with sweet edamame paste — Sendai’s most iconic souvenir
甘く炊いた枝豆を餡にしたもち。仙台を代表する銘菓。
Hagi no Tsuki
Fluffy custard-filled sponge cake shaped like the harvest moon — a Miyagi staple
カスタードクリーム入りのふんわりスポンジ。宮城を代表する銘菓。
Gyutan Tsukudani
Slow-simmered beef tongue in sweet-savory soy sauce — Sendai’s famous beef tongue preserved
仙台名物牛タンを佃煮にした保存食みやげ。
Karasumi
Salted mullet roe — a prized Miyagi coastal delicacy
三陸産のボラの卵巣を塩漬けにした珍味。
Matsushima Kaido Sembei
Sesame-flecked rice crackers inspired by Matsushima Bay’s scenic islets
松島の景色をイメージした胡麻入りのサクサクせんべい。
Must-Visit Spots
おすすめスポット 5選
Matsushima Bay
One of Japan’s three most celebrated views — 260 pine-topped islands in a calm bay
日本三景のひとつ。260余りの松の島が浮かぶ絶景の湾。
Zuiganji Temple
Magnificent Zen temple built by Date Masamune in 1609, with carvings and cave tombs
伊達政宗が1609年に建立した壮麗な禅寺。洞窟遺跡も必見。
Sendai Castle Ruins
Hilltop ruins overlooking Sendai, with panoramic city views and a famous equestrian statue
市内を一望する丘の上に立つ仙台城跡。伊達政宗の騎馬像が有名。
Sendai Mediatheque
Toyo Ito’s award-winning glass-and-steel cultural complex in central Sendai
伊東豊雄設計の全面ガラス張りのメディア複合施設。
Naruko Onsen Gorge
Stunning autumn-foliage gorge with traditional kokeshi-producing hot-spring village
紅葉の名所として名高い峡谷と、こけし発祥の温泉地。
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ‘gyutan’ and where should I try it?
Gyutan (牛タン) is thick-cut grilled beef tongue, a Sendai specialty. The Rikyu and Negishi restaurant chains are nationally famous, with branches near Sendai Station.
牛タンは厚切り牛の舌の炭火焼き。仙台駅周辺の利久・ねぎしが定番。
How do I get to Matsushima from Sendai?
JR Senseki Line from Sendai to Matsushima-kaigan Station takes about 40 minutes. Alternatively, sightseeing boats depart from Shiogama Port.
仙台からJR仙石線で松島海岸駅まで約40分。塩竈から遊覧船も便利。
When is the Sendai Tanabata Festival?
Sendai Tanabata is held August 6–8 and is Japan’s largest Tanabata festival, featuring enormous bamboo decorations throughout the city center.
仙台七夕は8月6〜8日。日本最大の七夕祭りで、街全体が豪華な飾りで彩られます。
Travel Tip
Get the ‘Loople Sendai’ sightseeing bus day pass (¥630) to visit Zuihoden Mausoleum, Sendai Castle Ruins and the zoo in a single loop. Buy at Sendai Station tourist info.
