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