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