Matsushima Bay
In Japanese: 松島
A bay dotted with over 200 pine-covered islands, one of Japan's Three Great Views. Best seen from a sightseeing boat.
Special Place of Scenic Beauty
Too crowded? Similar but quieter: Otakamori (Oku-Matsushima), Sagakei Gorge
Nearby
- Entsuin Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Zuiganji Temple ≈ 10 min by car
- Shiogama Shrine ≈ 25 min by car
- Sagakei Gorge ≈ 25 min by car
- Otakamori (Oku-Matsushima) ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 6 min walk from Matsushima-Kaigan Station to the boat pier
- Fee
- Boat ¥1,500; Zuiganji Temple ¥1,000
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-11. Report outdated info