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

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