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

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