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