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

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