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

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