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
SEASIDE BEAUTY


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