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