Miyagi, Japan Free yourself from tourist traps

Miyagi is home to the contrasting yet complementary features that constitute a quintessential part of the Japanese experience: ancient versus modern, mountains and sea, the ever-changing beauty of the seasons, and more. A few of the sights here are interntionally famous, but many more are virtually unknown. Located well away from Japan's main-stream tourist beat, Miyagi offers authentic "local Japan" appeal.

The challenge, of course, is finding out about these off-the-beaten-path spots. Who better to introduce them than locals themselves? This pamphlet is designed to be an introduction to Visit Miyagi.com, the offical English-language sightseeing website of Miyagi Prefecture. The articles on the site are all written by local English-speaking residents who want to communicate their love of the area and share some of their favorite places with you.