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