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