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
SEASIDE BEAUTY


More 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)
update: Sep.3.2024

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