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