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
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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)
update: Sep.3.2024

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