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 Entsuu-in Temple are illuminated, particularly in the autumn foliage season, to produce a wondrous atmosphere. The Kanrantei, where visitors can enjoy all-season macha green tea, is also highly recommended! Visitors are also encouraged to visit the Date Masamune Historical Museum, who 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 Entsuu-in Temple, the rosary-making workshop is popular.
View scenic routes that include this spot
PICTURE & SHARE HAVE REAL × IMAGINATIONStreet 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 paste) making experience workshop (Matsukama)
・Trying on armor and helmet at the Date Masamune Historical Museum
・Buddhist rosary-making workshop; autumn foliage light-up (November) at Entsuin Temple
・Oyster hot pot cruise (December-March)

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