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