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