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