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