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 Entsuu-in Temple are illuminated, particularly in the autumn foliage season, to produce a wondrous atmosphere. The Kanrantei, where visitors can enjoy all-season macha green tea, is also highly recommended! Visitors are also encouraged to visit the Date Masamune Historical Museum, who 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 Entsuu-in Temple, the rosary-making workshop is popular.
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PICTURE & SHARE HAVE REAL × IMAGINATIONStreet 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 paste) making experience workshop (Matsukama)
・Trying on armor and helmet at the Date Masamune Historical Museum
・Buddhist rosary-making workshop; autumn foliage light-up (November) at Entsuin Temple
・Oyster hot pot cruise (December-March)

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