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