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)
update: Sep.3.2024
Spots around
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Downtown Sendai City
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Sendai Station
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Loople Sendai
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Sendai Daikannon
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Sendai Station
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Sagakei Gorge
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Kataribe taxi
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
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Otaka-Mori
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Discovery Center
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Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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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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Matsushima Islands Area
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Sendai City Museum
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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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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Johgi Nyorai
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Sushitetsu
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Zao Fox Village
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)