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