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Japan regions: Tohoku - Miyagi
Matsushima, known as one of the three most beautiful sites in Japan
Tanabata-matsuri Festival in Sendai, crowded with more than 2 million
spectators
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Miyagi Prefecture is situated in the northwestern part of Japan,
facing the Pacific Ocean. With the capital of Sendai City in the
center, to the south is Abukuma-gawa River, and to the east, Kitagami-gawa
River. On the coastal side are intricate shores on the north and
moderate beaches from Matsushima on the south. Along the western
inland is a stretch of 1,000 meter-high mountains represented by
Zao.
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Miyagi, with these typical geographical characteristics, has much to
attract visitors. They include, but not limited to, Matsushima, known
as one of the three most beautiful sites of Japan, Zao with rich natural
environment, and a saw-toothed coast in the Minami Sanriku Kinkazan Quasi-National
Park that leads to Rikuchu-kaigan Coast.
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Throughout the prefecture are natural hot springs
like Akiu-onsen, Sakunami-onsen and Naruko-onsen. You can go around
the famous hot spring and feel the atmosphere and emotions of people
that have been carried down for generations.
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Also, in the castle city of Sendai, there are historical
sites such as the site of Sendai Castle and Rin'no-ji Temple Garden.
Every year, during the beginning of August when Tanabata-matsuri Festival
is held, the City hosts more than two million spectators.
Getting to Miyagi
Two hours from Tokyo Station to Sendai Station by JR Tohoku Shinkansen.Line.
An hour 10 minutes from Osaka Itami Airport to Sendai Airport. Forty minutes
from Sendai Airport to Sendai Station by bus.
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