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


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