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)

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