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

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