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
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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)

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