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