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