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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Sendai City Museum
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Zao Fox Village
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
School -
Zao Okama crater lake
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Discovery Center
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Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Downtown Sendai City
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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Johgi Nyorai
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Sushitetsu
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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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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Sagakei Gorge
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Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
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Sendai Station
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Sendai Station
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Loople Sendai
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Kataribe taxi
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Sendai Daikannon
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Otaka-Mori
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Site of Sendai Castle