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