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