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