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Located half an hour outside of Sendai, Matsushima (松島) 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 was hit by the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, but escaped major damage thanks to its protected location inside the island dotted bay. Most tourist attractions, shops and hotels reopened within a few weeks or months of the earthquake.

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Attractions

1 Matsushima Bay

Matsushima Bay's famous pine clad islets.
User rating: 83/100 (192 votes)
Visited by: 353 users

2 Zuiganji Temple

One of Tohoku's most famous Zen temples.
User rating: 78/100 (105 votes)
Visited by: 196 users

3 Oshima Island

Small island accessible to the public.
User rating: 79/100 (59 votes)
Visited by: 109 users

4 Fukuura Island

Island accessible via a long bridge.
User rating: 76/100 (45 votes)
Visited by: 91 users

5 Entsuin Temple

Mausoleum of a lord's son, next to Zuiganji.
User rating: 75/100 (34 votes)
Visited by: 73 users

6 Kanrantei

Tea house overlooking the Bay of Matsushima.
User rating: 73/100 (16 votes)
Visited by: 44 users

7 Godaido

Small temple hall and symbol of Matsushima.
User rating: 70/100 (70 votes)
Visited by: 140 users

Access and Orientation

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User Ratings

Ratings for Matsushima:

japan-guide.com Rating:		outstanding
User Rating (by 261 users):	81/100	recommended

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Most visited destinations (out of 160):

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40. Dazaifu 543

41. Matsushima 537

42. Furano 525

43. Takamatsu 486

44. Shirakawa-go 484

45. Matsuyama 484

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Japanese Links

Matsushima Town
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Matsushima: Access and Orientation

News and Reports

	April 18, 2013 Sendai Report by scott
	April 21, 2011 After the Earthquake: A trip to Matsushima by schauwecker

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