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)
update: Sep.3.2024
Spots around
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Sendai City Museum
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Kataribe taxi
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Downtown Sendai City
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Johgi Nyorai
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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Sagakei Gorge
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Sendai Station
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Sushitetsu
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Sendai Station
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Zao Fox Village
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Discovery Center
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Loople Sendai
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Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
School -
Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Otaka-Mori
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Sendai Daikannon
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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)