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