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