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