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