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