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