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