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