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