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