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