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