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