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

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