Sights

Matsushima is known as one of the three amazing views of Japan. The view of the islands in the bay has continued to charm visitors since ancient times.

A National Treasure, built by Masamune Date, with the air of the gorgeous Momoyama culture.

A star festival with gorgeous “Tanabata” streamers decorating the city

This temple standing on a small island is the oldest example of Momoyama style architecture in the Tohoku region. Precious “hibutsu” (Buddhist images not open for viewing) are stored here.

A museum exhibiting the beautiful cultural collection of the distinguished Date family

Relax in the Meditation Garden of this Zen Buddhist temple. There are four beautiful gardens to enjoy.

Leisurely enjoy a cup of matcha tea while viewing Matsushima Bay. Kanrantei has also become a place to enjoy viewing the moon

The site of Masamune Date’s ruling castle. The view of Sendai from the equestrian statue of Date is wonderful!

A famous onsen in the Tohoku region rich in different types of springs with a history of over 1000 years

The dazzling beauty of the ornamentation is incredible. Zuihoden is a National Treasure and the final resting place of the feudal lord Masamune Date

Matsushima is known as one of the three amazing views of Japan. The view of the islands in the bay has continued to charm visitors since ancient times.

See the amazing view of Matsushima from four mountains in different directions

The red arched bridge on Matsushima Bay is famous to the locals as a matchmaking bridge

Across the vermillion bridge is an island on Matsushima Bay with a lush natural park.

The most popular vantage point among the “Matsushima Shitaikan” (Four Panoramic Views of Matsushima) is the “Sokan” (The Gorgeous View) on this peak!

Be welcomed by 100 foxes. You can even get up close and personal with the animals in the Zao woods!

The dynamic gorge cut into a deep V-shape has a grand spectacular natural view

A 50-minute cruise to comfortably view Matsushima, one of the “Three Views of Japan”

A star festival with gorgeous “Tanabata” streamers decorating the city

Be welcomed by 100 foxes. You can even get up close and personal with the animals in the Zao woods!

Matsushima is known as one of the three amazing views of Japan. The view of the islands in the bay has continued to charm visitors since ancient times.

A National Treasure, built by Masamune Date, with the air of the gorgeous Momoyama culture.

See the amazing view of Matsushima from four mountains in different directions

A star festival with gorgeous “Tanabata” streamers decorating the city

The site of Masamune Date’s ruling castle. The view of Sendai from the equestrian statue of Date is wonderful!

The dazzling beauty of the ornamentation is incredible. Zuihoden is a National Treasure and the final resting place of the feudal lord Masamune Date

The shrine of the general guardian deity for Sendai which stands out for the splendor of its ornamentation representative of Azuchi-Momoyama culture

A star festival with gorgeous “Tanabata” streamers decorating the city

The red arched bridge on Matsushima Bay is famous to the locals as a matchmaking bridge

The main street of Sendai pleasantly lined with beautiful zelkova trees

An all weather type shopping arcade with 80 stores

The main street of Sendai pleasantly lined with beautiful zelkova trees

A star festival with gorgeous “Tanabata” streamers decorating the city

A famous onsen in the Tohoku region rich in different types of springs with a history of over 1000 years

A star festival with gorgeous “Tanabata” streamers decorating the city

A star festival with gorgeous “Tanabata” streamers decorating the city