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

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