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Matsushima Town

The town that Matsushima which is one of the three most beautiful scenery in Japan is located.
Matsushima town is located at center of coastal area Miyagi prefecture. It has 53.36 square kilometers, and half of it is forest centering around Matsushima hills. Matsushima is consisted of over 260 large and small islands, and its scenery is counted as a one of the three most beautiful scenery such as Miyajima in Hiroshima prefecture and Amanohashidate in Kyoto prefecture. There are many accommodations. New hot spring was found recently, so you can enjoy one day hot spring tour. In the city, there are 7 stations that are JR Sendai line and Tohoku line, so it is easy to access to the other area. It is about 45 minutes to go to Matushima Kaigan Station from Ishinomaki Station.

[ Model Course of tourism Matsushima-machi ]

  • Fukuura Bridge
  • ENTSUIN
  • SHOKADO Confectionery
  • Matsushima Onsen
  • KANJUN-TEI
  • To Matsushima Onsen inn

Matsushima, where many historical buildings related to the Date clan remain.
There are many café and confectionery stores, so please have a good time with beautiful scenery.
After walked around, we recommend you to refresh yourself at Matsushima hot spring.

Tourist facilities

Run into a good match!?

Fukuura Bridge

A 252 meters red bridge connecting Fukuurashima on the east side of the Matsushima coast and the land. The bridge is called Deaibashi, and it is believed that it will bring wonderful encounter. There is prefectural nature park Fukuurashima over the bridge. You can enjoy a walk while looking at the seasonal flowers and Matsushima Bay.

※ Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the time, fee, contact information, etc. may change. Please check the website in advance.

WEB SITE:Matsushima Town OFFICIAL

Stroll a beautiful garden.

ENTSUIN

Masamune Date who passed away in only 19 years old. His legitimate grandson is Mitsumune. The precincts of Mitsumune’s Bodaiji temple are consisted of 4 gardens which includes rose garden. You can enojoy not only the seasonal beautiful scenery but also making a rosary by yourself. There is a matchmaking goddess of mercy, so many people visit here to pray for love, employment and an entrance examination.

※ Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the time, fee, contact information, etc. may change. Please check the website in advance.

WEB SITE:ENTSU-IN OFFICIAL

A simple castella is popular.

SHOKADO Confectionery

Shinichi Chiba, the 5th generation of the confectionary store Matsukodou founded in the Meiji period reopened. They serve the sweets used high-quality ingredients that do not fit into Japanese and Western style with the concept that good points of the present and the past. Castella made from local Miyagi eggs is very popular because it has strong yolk flavor even though low sugar, and the texture is smooth and fluffy. On the 1st floor, there is a variety goods store Matsushima Yukitakeya that is suitable for choosing souvenirs.

※ Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the time, fee, contact information, etc. may change. Please check the website in advance.

WEB SITE:SHOKADO Confectionery OFFICIAL

Enjoy scenery and coffee at cultural property.

KANJUN-TEI

It is a part of Fushimi Momoyama castle which Masamune Date received as a gift from Hideyoshi Toyotomi, and Masamune relocated it to Edo Shinagawa. It is said that the second feudal lord Tadamune moved it here without changing even one rock and one branch. Kanran means seeing ripples. There is Matsushima museum and also you can drink maccha.

※ Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the time, fee, contact information, etc. may change. Please check the website in advance.

WEB SITE:Matsushima Town OFFICIAL

Free spring-quality footbath that is gentle on the skin

Matsushima Onsen

In 2008, a free footbath with a spring that is good for skin at high temperature spring Taikotensen Matsushimaonsen opened first in Matsushima. The quality of the spring that coming from under 1500 meters is alkaline simple spring. Of course, you can enjoy it free.

ADDRESS:5-3 Higashihama, Matsushima-cho

Hour:10:00〜16:00
TEL:022-355-0022

※ For prevention of infection, you may not be able to use the foot bath. Please check in advance.

Accommodation

Enjoy breathtaking scenery and season of Matsushima Bay.

Matsushima Onsen

Seven hot spring accommodations of Taikotensen Matsushimaonsen that heal you with beautiful view of Matsushima and seasonal seafoods of Matsushima Bay are introduced here. This gushing out hot spring from ancient strata 100 million years ago has thick spring quality and is also known as good for your skin. Why don’t you take a hot spring with moonscape of Matsushima that selected as one of the 100 best moons in Japan in 2016 which Basho Matsuo admired, and the scenery of Matsushima illuminated by the morning sun?


WEB SITE:Matsushima Onsen OFFICIAL

This information is as of March 31, 2021.
Because of the effect of covid-19, it may be forced to be changed.
We ask for your understanding in advance.
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