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