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