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