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)

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