Matsushima Bay’s famous pine-clad islets
For hundreds of years, Matsushima Bay has been celebrated as one of Japan’s three most scenic views alongside Miyajima and Amanohashidate. The bay is dotted by over 200 small islands covered by pine trees.
A good way to enjoy the bay is by sightseeing cruise. Multiple companies offer various courses, including circular cruises starting and ending at Matsushima and cruises that connect Matsushima with nearby Shiogama.
CRUISE TOURS
Marubun Matsushima Kissen Cruises offers both Matsuo Basho cruise tours as well as Kakinabe cruises in the winter months. Take the JR Senseki line past Matsushima Kaigan station to Hon-Shiogama station. The boarding port for the cruises is about a 5-minute walk from the station. Cruises last around 50 minutes. Cruise prices range from ¥1,500 to ¥2,900. For the Kakinabe cruise offered from December until March, seats are ¥3,400.
From Tokyo, take the 1 1/2 hour Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Sendai Station. At Sendai Station, transfer to the local JR Senseki line to Matsushima Kaigan Station. The trip from Sendai Station to Matsushima Kaigan Station takes about 40 minutes. Once you arrive at Matsushima, it’s an easy 5-minute walk to the bay.
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