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 Entsuu-in Temple are illuminated, particularly in the autumn foliage season, to produce a wondrous atmosphere. The Kanrantei, where visitors can enjoy all-season macha green tea, is also highly recommended! Visitors are also encouraged to visit the Date Masamune Historical Museum, who 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 Entsuu-in Temple, the rosary-making workshop is popular.
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PICTURE & SHARE HAVE REAL × IMAGINATIONStreet 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 paste) making experience workshop (Matsukama)
・Trying on armor and helmet at the Date Masamune Historical Museum
・Buddhist rosary-making workshop; autumn foliage light-up (November) at Entsuin Temple
・Oyster hot pot cruise (December-March)

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