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