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)
update: Sep.3.2024

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