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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Sushitetsu
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Kataribe taxi
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Sendai City Museum
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Ruins of the Great
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Johgi Nyorai
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Otaka-Mori
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Sendai Station
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The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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Zao Fox Village
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Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Sendai Station
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Loople Sendai
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Sendai Daikannon
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Sagakei Gorge
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Sendai Mediatheque
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Bar hopping in Iroha Yokocho
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Discovery Center
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima