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