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