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Matsushima Travel Guide	# 37   of 113 destinations in our travel guide

Matsushima is famous for its bay, which is dotted by many pine clad islets and has been ranked one of Japan's three most scenic views for centuries. The small town is also known for Zuiganji, one of the Tohoku Region's most important Zen temples. Matsushima is located only half an hour by train outside of Sendai.

Attractions

1  Matsushima Bay Matsushima Bay's famous pine clad islets. User rating: 83/100 (71 votes) Visited by: 117 users  2  Zuiganji Temple One of Tohoku's most famous Zen temples. User rating: 80/100 (50 votes) Visited by: 77 users  3  Fukuura Island Island accessible via a long bridge. User rating: 78/100 (8 votes) Visited by: 14 users  4  Oshima Island Small island accessible to the public. User rating: 76/100 (26 votes) Visited by: 41 users  5  Godaido Small temple hall and symbol of Matsushima. User rating: 71/100 (29 votes) Visited by: 49 users

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Matsushima Town Official website.