In Matsushima and Shiogama, there are many sightseeing spots such as Zuiganji Temple, Endo Temple, Godaido Hall, Kanran-tei, Prefectural Natural Park Matsushima, Michinoku Date Masamune History Museum, Oshima, Matsushima Museum, Shiogama Shrine, and Ogama Shrine!
Local delicacies such as oysters, sushi, sasa-kamaboko, beef tongue, and seaweed salt are also recommended.
Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, along with Amanohashidate in Kyoto Prefecture and Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture. Since the Edo period (1603-1867), it has been famous as one of the most scenic spots in Japan, and even the famous haiku poet Matsuo Ba...»
Zuiganji Temple was built with the best of Momoyama-style architecture.Founded by Jikaku Daishi Ennin in 828, the temple was rebuilt by Date Masamune in 1609 and renamed Zuigan-ji Temple. It is the family temple of the Date family. Masamune invited 130 master craftsmen to complete the building, whi...»
The shrine is the most revered shrine in Oshu and is believed to be the god of safe childbirth, safety at sea, and satisfaction from a great catch of fish. It is popularly called "Shiogama-sama" (Lord of Shiogama). It is the head shrine of all the Shiogama (Shiogama, Shiogama, Shiogama, Shiogama, Sh...»
This tea house was originally located in Hideyoshi Toyotomi's Fushimi-Momoyama Castle, and was moved to a scenic spot jutting out into Matsushima Bay, where it was used by successive lords of the domain for enjoying the cool of the evening and the viewing of the moon. Date Masamune received the tea...»
Located on Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, Godaido stands on a small island near the coast of Honshu. It is said to be the oldest Momoyama-style architecture in the Tohoku region. It was originally built by Tamuramaro Sakagami in 807 (Daido 2) as Bishamondo. Later, in 828,...»
Architecturally designed based on the design of the "Matsushima Park Hotel" that existed in Matsushima Park in the Taisho and Showa eras, the building offers a rooftop spot overlooking Matsushima Bay and a variety of experience programs. The two-story commercial facility is divided into a paid area...»
The "My Kaisen Don" and "Jiyu Yaki-Ro" are very popular, where you can taste the seafood you purchased on the spot! The market is one of the largest in the Tohoku region, offering fresh seafood and a wide variety of ingredients. The sales floor area is 4,950 square meters and there are 100 stores. ...»
This is a history-based museum that focuses on the entire Tohoku region. Exhibits and video presentations focus on history from the Paleolithic Age to the present day. On the premises, an old private house from the Edo period has been relocated and restored, and a wide range of traditional Tohoku cu...»
This history museum recreates the tumultuous life of Date Masamune with famous scenes using more than 200 life-size wax dolls that convey delicate facial expressions. Life-size wax figures reproduce famous scenes The life of Date Masamune, the first lord of the Sendai domain, is reproduced in 25 f...»
The former Matsushima Music Box Museum, which was forced to close due to the Great East Japan Earthquake, has reopened as "The Museum MATSUSHIMA" with the aim of becoming a representative tourist spot in Matsushima. The museum space features more than 100 music boxes acquired from the Royal Museum ...»