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