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Oshima Island	# 4   of 7 most visited sights in Matsushima
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Earthquake Update The bridge to Oshima Island was destroyed by the tsunami and has to be reconstructed. Consequently, the island is currently not accessible to tourists. More about the earthquake as of February 8, 2012 Oshima is a small, pine tree covered island close to the pier of Matsushima. The island can be accessed over a short bridge free of charge and offers some pleasant, short walks. Oshima used to be a retreat for monks, and decorated meditation caves can still be found on the island. Any Questions? Ask them in our question forum.

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Oshima is a 5-10 minute walk from Matsushima-Kaigan Station or a 15 minute walk from Matsushima Pier. How to get to and around Matsushima

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April 21, 2011 After the Earthquake: A trip to Matsushima by schauwecker

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Ratings for Oshima Island: japan-guide.com Rating:   interesting   User Rating (by 51 users): 78/100   recommended Popularity of Oshima Island: Users who have been to Matsushima: 421 Users who have been to Oshima Island: 94 4th of 7 most visited sights in Matsushima. 372nd of 726 most visited sights nationwide. Have you been to Oshima Island? No - I have not been there yetYes - no ratingYes - highly recommendedYes - recommendedYes - mildly interestingYes - nothing specialYes - not recommended User Feedback We strive to keep japan-guide.com up-to-date and accurate, and are always looking for ways to improve the user experience. If you have any updates, suggestions, corrections or opinions, please let us know: