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