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