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