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
SEASIDE BEAUTY


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