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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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Sushitetsu
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
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Discovery Center
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Zao Fox Village
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Sendai Station
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Johgi Nyorai
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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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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Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
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The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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Otaka-Mori
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Sendai Daikannon
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Loople Sendai
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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Sagakei Gorge
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Kataribe taxi
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Sendai City Museum
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Downtown Sendai City
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Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Sendai Station
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk