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