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