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