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