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