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 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
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Downtown Sendai City
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Sendai Station
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Otaka-Mori
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Sagakei Gorge
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Kataribe taxi
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
School -
Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Discovery Center
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Loople Sendai
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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Sendai City Museum
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Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
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Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Sendai Daikannon
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Johgi Nyorai
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Zao Fox Village
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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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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Sendai Station
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Sushitetsu
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine