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

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