Morning Plan for Matsushima

Head to the ticket sales office for Matsushima Island Tour Sightseeing Ships in front of the Matsushima Kaigan station. Purchase a ticket for the ship departing at 10:00 and walk directly to the boarding pier. View the gorgeous Matsushima Island from the sea. You can enjoy a 50-minute excursion on the ship. Along with the ticket office in front of the station, there are 4 other offices in the area so that you can purchase tickets at any of the offices.

Tour the temple which stands close to the shores of Matsushima. You can see valuable buildings from the 17th-century.

Walk over to the National Treasure of Zuigan-ji Temple and admire the splendid buildings of Momoyama culture. The richly colored main hall is a must-see for its many features including its gold leaf sliding doors.