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