Matsushima Islands Area
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As a member of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World Club, Matsushima Bay has charmed a great many people since long ago with its picturesque scenery. Places like Entsu-in Temple are illuminated, particularly in the autumn foliage season, to produce a wondrous atmosphere. The Kanrantei, where visitors can enjoy all-season matcha green tea, is also highly recommended! Visitors are also encouraged to visit the Date Masamune Historical Museum. Date Masamune helped build the foundations of Sendai, as well as the Yakigaki House, where visitors can have all-you-can-eat oysters, a Matsushima specialty, and even try oyster burgers. Before embarking on a sightseeing cruise through the islands, head to a high vantage point, such as at Saigyomodoshi no Matsu Park, to see the entire scope of the bay. It will add another level to your enjoyment of the cruise. At Entsu-in Temple, the Buddhist rosary-making workshop is popular.
View scenic routes that include this spot
PICTURE & SHARE HAVE REAL × IMAGINATIONMore Information about Matsushima Islands Area
Street address
- Matsushima Town
Access
- Walk from the JR Matsushimakaigan Station
Opening Hours
- Varies depending on the establishment
Closed
- Varies depending on the establishment
Best season
- All year
Point
- Activities available in Matsushima
・Sightseeing cruise
・Matcha (green tea) experience at Kanrantei Teahouse
・Shakyo (Buddhist sutra tracing) experience at Zuiganji
・Sasakama (bamboo-leaf-shaped fish cake) making experience workshop (Matsukama)
Spots around
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Sagakei Gorge
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
School -
Zao Okama crater lake
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Sendai City Museum
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
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Sendai Station
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Johgi Nyorai
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Otaka-Mori
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Sendai Daikannon
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Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
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Kataribe taxi
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Discovery Center
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Sushitetsu
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Loople Sendai
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
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Zao Fox Village
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Downtown Sendai City
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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Sendai Station
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Site of Sendai Castle