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

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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Sendai Station
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Sendai City Museum
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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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 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Sendai Daikannon
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Zao Fox Village
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Downtown Sendai City
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Discovery Center
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Johgi Nyorai
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Ruins of the Great
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Sendai Arahama Elementary
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Sagakei Gorge
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Kataribe taxi
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Loople Sendai
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Otaka-Mori
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Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
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Sushitetsu