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