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