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.
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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)
update: Sep.3.2024
Spots around
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Sagakei Gorge
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The Nikka Whisky Sendai Factory Miyagikyo Distillery
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Akiu Onsenkyo Hot Springs (Akiu Otaki Falls, Rairai-kyo Gorge)
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Otaka-Mori
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Ishinomori Manga Museum
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Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium/Mitsui Outlet Park
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Sendai Station
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Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market
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Site of Sendai Castle
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Ruins of the Great
East Japan Earthquake:
Sendai Arahama Elementary
School -
Hitome Senbonzakura (1,000 Sakura trees at a glance)
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Johgi Nyorai
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Zao Okama crater lake
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Sendai Station
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Zuihoden Mausoleum
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Kataribe taxi
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Sendai Daikannon
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Jozenji-dori Ave.
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Naruko Onsen Hot Springs
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SENDAI Tourist Information Desk
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Kokubuncho Yokocho (Alleyways of Kokubuncho District)
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Shiogama Shrine/Shiwahiko Shrine
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Abe Kamaboko-ten Main Store - Specialists in Kamaboko (steamed seasoned fish paste)
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Downtown Sendai City
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Naruko-kyo Gorge
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Yunushi Ichijo Ryokan
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Loople Sendai
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Yamadera(Risshaku-ji Temple)
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Osaki Hachimangu Shrine
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Akiu Kogei no Sato (Akiu Craft Park)
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Sendai Mediatheque
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Zao Fox Village
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Sendai-Izumi Premium Outlets
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Urakasumi Sake Brewery
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Kirin Brewery Sendai
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Yajiro Kokeshi Village
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Sushitetsu
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Accommodation in Oku-Matsushima
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Shiroishi Castle / Sumaru Yashiki (House)
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Oshu Kaido Street Umen Bansho (Shiroishi Umen)
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Matsushima Islands Area
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Tsukihama Public Beach (Fishing Experience)
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Discovery Center
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Sendai 3/11 Memorial Community Center
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Miyagi Zao Tour of Juhyo, Ice Monster
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Sendai City Museum
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Matsushima Sightseeing Cruise