Matsushima Islands area （松島） is located in Matsushima bay in Miyagi Prefecture. Matsushima Bay is about one hour train ride (senseki line) from JR Sendai Station (get off at JR Matsushimakaigan Station).
Matsushima Islands is a group of over two hundred small islands spread in the Matsushima bay. Most of the Islands are covered with pine trees and are formed into various shapes and sizes. Taking a boat cruise is the best way of seeing this islands.
Matsushima is considered as one of the “three magnificent scenic views of Japan”. The other two are Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima and Amahohashidate in Kyoto Prefecture.
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