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

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