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 Entsuu-in Temple are illuminated, particularly in the autumn foliage season, to produce a wondrous atmosphere. The Kanrantei, where visitors can enjoy all-season macha green tea, is also highly recommended! Visitors are also encouraged to visit the Date Masamune Historical Museum, who 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 Entsuu-in Temple, the rosary-making workshop is popular.
View scenic routes that include this spot
SEASIDE BEAUTY FEEL THE TRADITION THROUGH FIVE SENSESStreet 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 paste) making experience workshop (Matsukama)
・Trying on armor and helmet at the Date Masamune Historical Museum
・Buddhist rosary-making workshop; autumn foliage light-up (November) at Entsuin Temple
・Oyster hot pot cruise (December-March)

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