Day Tour from Sendai Matsushima Bay Scenic Highlights

The day, stop by stop

1. Entsu-in Temple · 30 minOur first stop is Enstuin Temple, the treasure of the historical Date Clan. Here you can walk through the tranquil meditation grove of cedar trees, rose garden, rock garden, and learn the history of the National Important Cultural Property situated on the grounds.
2. Zuiganji · 40 minWe will then continue on to Zuiganji Temple, one of Tohoku’s most important Zen temples. Your guide will accompany you through the grounds offering historical insight and context to the grounds and interior of the main building of Zuingaji.
3. Godaido · 15 minWe will then walk our way toward Matsushima Bay where you will be able to take in the historical sight of Zuiganji’s Godaido which looks out toward the bay. This National Important Cultural Property is the oldest Momoyama-style building in northeastern Japan.
4. Tohoku Earthquake Memorial Monument · seen in passingBefore traveling to our next destination we will take a short moment to appreciate the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami memorial site. It is a quiet moment of reflection to gain further appreciation for the beautifully protected history and nature of the area.
5. Matsushima Fish Market · 1 hrFor lunch, we will travel back inland toward the Matsushima Fish Market. Here you will have plenty of time to either grab some food within the market building itself, do some souvenir shopping, or head off for some free time.
6. Matsushima Retro Museum · 30 minWe will then take about an 8 minute walk to the Matsushima Retro Museum. This unexpectedly quaint museum is jammed packed with memorabilia from days gone by. It is a mere fraction of the personal collection of Aburaya Michio, who began collecting folk crafts at a young age.
7. Kanrantei · 30 minWe will then travel back toward the waterfront to experience a truly breathtaking sight of Matsushima Bay at the historic teahouse, Kanrantei. Its name means “Place to Watch the Ripples,” and sure enough this is a great spot to get that perfect shot of the bay.
8. 50 minOur final activity for this day trip is a 50-minute boat cruise along the bay. This leisurely cruise allows you to take in the gorgeous sights, especially the pine-clad islands, that pepper the bay. The boat has interior seating as well as a standing-room only dock on the backside of the boat.

Guide languages: English. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.).