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

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