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