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