Location List

During a pilgrimage, the famous poet Saigyo came across a young boy under a large pine tree. The two exchanged Buddhist riddles, and Saigyo ended up losing. Giving up on his journey to Matsushima, ...

Ougidani is one of the most beautiful view point of Matsushima. The Yukan (spiritual view) from Ogidani highland at 55.8m above sea level provides a panoramic view of Matsushima Bay and the beauti...

Located on the north side of Zuiganji Temple, it offers a frontal view of all of Matsushima Bay. The view changes with each foot (about 30 centimeters) of ascent. From the observatory at the top of...

Located at the southern tip of Awaji Island. Fukiagehama Beach is a white-sand beach where several films and TV dramas have been shot. No cityscape on the opposite shore. Swimming is not allowed.

It is located on the east coast of the Karasu Peninsula, which protrudes east of Kesennuma Bay. On the coast of the limestone layer of the base of the Kitakami mountain range, it forms a so-called ...

The Ikan (grand view) from Mount Tamon at 55.6m above sea level offers views of the bay and Shiogama port with its ships gracefully entering and departing.

This temple, Matsushima's oldest remaining Momoyama period structure, is said to be originally built by Sakanoue Tamuramaro.

Pointed hill in the cape located on the south of Matsushima beach.

Four superb view spot "Four Panoramic Views" which overlook Matsushima Bay. The Reikan (elegant view) from Mount Tomiyama at 116.8m above sea level is the highest viewpoint of the Shitaikan. Visito...

The third bathing beach opened in Japan in 1888. Famous beach for surfing and marine sports through a year.

In front of Matsushima Kaigan station on Japan Railway. In February, Oyster festival is held.

Park in front of the ocean. Good for events and camp as water is available.

The Ohama Beach (literally meaning “big beach”) is a white-sand beach in a traditional Japanese style with pine trees alongside the sand. The Sumoto Castle Ruins is on the mountain right behind th...

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Odoyama Observatory is a great place to see the Odo Coast and Kashiwajima Island surrounded by crystal clear blue sea, making it look like a ship floating in the air. The island became famous on th...

Yajima is a production area of high quality Pseudosasa japonica and a legend says that a shogun, Yorimasa used an arrow made of the Pseudosasa japonica for getting rid of a monster called Nue. Bea...

Futatugame means two turtles in Japanese. Two massive rocks look like turtles. With the magnificent view and clear water ocean, it is certified as one of 88 bathing beaches in Japan. Auto-camping s...