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


More 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

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