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Earthquake Update

The JR Senseki Line, which provides the most convenient access to Matsushima, resumed service to Matsushima-Kaigan Station on May 28, thereby normalizing the access situation.

More about the earthquake

How to get to Matsushima

Matsushima is located just outside Sendai and is most easily accessed from there. Read first on how to get to Sendai.

From JR Sendai Station take the JR Senseki Line to Matsushima Kaigan Station. The one way trip takes 30-40 minutes and costs 400 yen. Note that Matsushima Kaigan Station on the JR Senseki Line is more conveniently located than Matsushima Station on the JR Tohoku Line.

Above fees and schedules are subject to change. For the current yen exchange rate, click here.

Orientation

All of Matsushima's attraction and the boat pier are within walking distance of each other and Matsushima-Kaigan Station on the JR Senseki Line.

A popular way to visit the region is to take the JR Senseki Line from Sendai to Hon-Shiogama Station (20-30 minutes, 320 yen), take a boat ride across Matsushima Bay to Matsushima, sightsee in Matsushima, and then return to Sendai by Senseki Line.

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