Miyagi

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

An all weather type shopping arcade with 80 stores

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.

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

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

A very flavorful kamaboko (fish cake) only found in Sendai which has been blessed with many fishing grounds

Try grilled beef tongue, a delicacy of Sendai! The smokiness and flavor of gyutan grilled over charcoal cannot be beat

The gorgeous bowl of rice topped with salmon and salmon roe from seasonal fall salmon was first started as a dish for fishermen

The traditional noodles of Shiroishi made simply from flour and salt water that is easy on the body

Try aburafu (deep-fried wheat gluten) instead of meat! A gourmet donburi dish from the Tome district where the traditional ingredient thrives

Refreshing for its fine and delicate bubbles! This is Japanese sake that tastes like champagne