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