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