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

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