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