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