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