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