AreaMatsushima Bay
Sendai-Matsushima Day Trip
Beautiful coastal landscapes, fresh sushi and rich samurai history
Perfect for lovers of seafood, history and coastal landscapes.
This trip takes you from Sendai to the coast for a seafood breakfast, a scenic boat ride on Matsushima Bay and then a few hours in the picturesque historic area of Matsushima.
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1Sendai Station
Senseki Line to Higashi-Shiogama StationTrain31 min.2Higashi-Shiogama Station
Walk15 min.3Shiogama Fish Market
Arrive early and build your own seafood rice bowl for breakfast
Walk15 min.4Higashi-Shiogama Station
Travel to Hon-Shiogama StationTrain2 min.5Hon-Shiogama Station
Walk5 min.6Urakasumi Sake Brewery
Stop by for a brief tour and tasting at this internationally-famous breweryWalk14 min.7Marine Gate Shiogama
Purchase a one-way ticket on the first floor (starting from 1500 yen per adult)Boat50 min.8Sightseeing Boat to Matsushima
Take a one-way trip past the islands to the historic town of MatsushimaWalk5 min.9Lunch
Try grilled oysters and seafood at one of the many nearby restaurantsWalk5 min.10Zuiganji Temple (National Treasure)
Visit this recently restored Zen temple with its paintings on gold-leaf, and outdoor cavesWalk2 min.11Entsuin Temple
Relax in a traditional Japanese garden atmosphereWalk5 min.12Kanrantei Tea House
Have tea and dessert in an original samurai tea house overlooking the bayWalk7 min.13Matsushimakaigan Station
Train38 min.14Sendai
Make your way to a yokocho or the Kokubuncho area for dinner, drinks, and nightlife.
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Sendai-Matsushima Day Trip