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
SEASIDE BEAUTY FEEL THE TRADITION THROUGH FIVE SENSESMore 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)
update: Sep.3.2024
Spots around
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Sushitetsu
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Sendai Station
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Loople Sendai
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Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Discovery Center
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Downtown Sendai City
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Sendai Station
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Zao Fox Village
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Johgi Nyorai
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Sagakei Gorge
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Sendai Daikannon
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Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Otaka-Mori
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Kataribe taxi
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Sendai City Museum
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)