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