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