After a tour of the famous Shiogama tuna auction and purchasing fish at the nearby wholesale market, learn from a local chef how to work with multiple types of Japanese knives to prepare rolled and nigiri sushi by hand with fresh ingredients from Miyagi.
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Aizu-Wakamatsu is one of the most historic and culturally rich cities in the Tohoku Region often referred to as a samurai city.
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The first instance of the Japanese Bronze Medal Certification Course held across the State of Hawaii in 2026.
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A 3 day, 3 night private tour of the charm of the countryside of Northern Japan in Miyagi Prefecture.
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On this 3 night gastronomy and artisan tour, explore Miyagi Prefecture`s charming countryside just north of its capital of Sendai City. With ease of access from Tokyo via the Tohoku Bullet Train, this tour program is designed to introduce the countryside charm in a compact package that can fit into a variety of tour itineraries.
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A Monitor Tour of the Miyagi Countryside Last month The Hidden Japan team worked with Miyagi DMO and other local companies to bring travel agents from around the world to Miyagi for an introductory tour introducing this region of Japan and its culture to these agencies that are looking for unique and new content for
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See the tuna auction and morning market of Shiogama through this locally guided day trip from Sendai. This tour incudes lunch.
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Visit the vast rice fields of Yamagata Prefecture and meet the farmers and chefs behind what is widely regarded as Japan’s top commercially produced brand of rice: Tsuyahime!
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Nestled at the foot of the Zao Mountain Range in southern Miyagi Prefecture is the historic castle town of Shiroishi, a community deeply tied to the legacy of the Katakura Clan and the samurai spirit of Japan’s feudal past.
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Combining artisan workshops, local culinary delights, and charming local lodgings, the Miyagi Region offers a wonderful dive into traditional Japan for the open minded and curious traveler.
This tour is a customizable plan with a variety of options and length that can fit into existing travel itineraries thanks to the excellent access direct from Tokyo via the Tohoku Bullet Train. We recommend this for guests looking to break away from the main tourist sites of Japan for parts of their trip which mixes well with a visit to Tokyo and Kyoto.
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