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