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)
Spots around
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Johgi Nyorai
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Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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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)
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Sendai Daikannon
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
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Sendai Mediatheque
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Zao Fox Village
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Kataribe taxi
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Sagakei Gorge
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Loople Sendai
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Sushitetsu
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Sendai Station
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
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Sendai Station
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Discovery Center
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Downtown Sendai City
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
School -
Sendai City Museum
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Otaka-Mori
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Kirin Brewery Sendai