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