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