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