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