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