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