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