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 Enjoy everything from the latest tourist spots and Edo culture of Tokyo to the scenery and traditions of Tohoku 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)
update: Sep.3.2024
Spots around
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The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Sendai Station
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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Discovery Center
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
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Johgi Nyorai
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Sendai Station
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Otaka-Mori
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
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Sendai Daikannon
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Sagakei Gorge
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Downtown Sendai City
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Sushitetsu
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Zao Fox Village
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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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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Bar hopping in Iroha Yokocho
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Sendai City Museum
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Loople Sendai
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Kataribe taxi
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)