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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Kataribe taxi
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Sendai Station
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Sendai City Museum
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Zao Fox Village
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Matsushima Islands Area
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Loople Sendai
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Sendai Station
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Sagakei Gorge
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Sendai Daikannon
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Discovery Center
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Zao Okama crater lake
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