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

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