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