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

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