Essential Travel Info in Miyagi, Japan – Experience the Vitality of Tohoku After the 311 Earthquake
Last updated 2026-11-08 — The Tohoku region of Japan may not be as familiar to many netizens as Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto, but it left a deep impression on everyone’s mind due to the Great East Japan Earthquake three years ago. Today...
Text / Chen Guanxin, MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network, compiled and reported
The Tohoku region of Japan may not be as familiar to many netizens as Tokyo, Osaka, or Kyoto, but it left a deep impression on everyone’s mind due to the Great East Japan Earthquake three years ago. Today, as the third anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake approaches, the disaster-affected areas have largely recovered well. Whetherit’s Sendai City, the largest city in Tohoku; Matsushima, one of Japan’s Three Great Views; or Naruko Onsen, which has been offering hot springs for over a thousand years,they are all excellent spots worth visiting for netizens to experience the charm of Tohoku. And for food lovers, don’t miss Sendai’s famous gyutan (beef tongue) and the unforgettable taste of pure rice daiginjo sake. If you plan to visit Sendai in the summer, you can also join“Sendai Tanabata Festival,” one of the most beautiful festivals in Tohoku,and personally experience the vitality of Japanese summer festivals.
The streets of Sendai City show the energy of Japan’s largest city in Tohoku with their bustling crowds. (Photo / Chen Guanxin, MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network)
First Stop of Historical Traces – Sendai Airport
Sendai Airport in Miyagi Prefecture was severely damaged by the tsunami. After six months of emergency repairs, it fully resumed operations on September 25, 2011.Currently, a corner of the airport terminal displays photos taken after the tsunami.Compared to the chaos shown in the images, today’s Sendai Airport shows no signs of having been hit by a tsunami. As for downtown Sendai, it presents the vibrancy of the largest city in Tohoku, with its bustling crowds reflecting the city’s energy.
Sendai Airport, which was once struck by the tsunami, not only marks the height of the tsunami on its pillars but has also designated areas to display photos of the disaster and reconstruction efforts. (Photo / Chen Guanxin, MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network)
A Must-See Among Japan’s Three Great Views – Matsushima
Located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, Matsushima is known as one of Japan’s Three Most Scenic Spots, alongside Amanohashidate in Kyotango and Itsukushima in Aki. It has long been celebrated by Japan’s literati and poets, and the renowned poet Matsuo Bashō, known as the “Saint of Haiku,” praised Matsushima’s beauty as the finest in Japan in his travelogue “The Narrow Road to the Deep North,” comparing it to Dongting Lake and West Lake.To enjoy the scenery of Matsushima, you don’t need to go through arduous journeys—just take a train from Sendai Station to Matsushima Kaigan. In about 30 minutes, you’ll be able to see this serene and beloved spot that captivated scholars and poets..
The sightseeing cruises in Matsushima Bay are divided into three routes, allowing you to enjoy the unique scenery of different islands. (Photo / Chen Guanxin, MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network)
Additionally, you can choose to take a sightseeing cruise around Matsushima and enjoy the beautiful scenery of various islands along different routes. But simply cruising isn’t enough for some. Another unique activity on the cruise is feeding seagulls with shrimp crackers. Whether you board from Shiogama Port or Matsushima Port, you can purchase shrimp crackers from the onboard staff after departure and enjoy an intimate moment with the seagulls.
A unique experience on the Matsushima cruise is “fishing for seagulls” with shrimp crackers. (Photo / Chen Guanxin, MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network)
If you miss your aim, your fingers might pay the price. (Photo / Chen Guanxin, MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network)
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