Matsushima

Sendai

Matsushima

Travel guide for Matsushima, a city near Sendai, famous for its pine-clad islets dotted bay.

What to know

Just half an hour from Sendai, Matsushima (松島) is renowned for its bay, studded with pine-covered islets and celebrated as one of Japan's three most scenic views. The small town is also home to Zuiganji, one of the Tohoku Region's most significant Zen temples.

Visitor information

Practical details to check before planning this stop.

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Matsushima

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