Island hopping with a difference
Tomoe Says: The bay of islands is stunning to see, with wind and sea shaped rocks, trees and the occasional building. Matsushima is one of Japan's top three sights, and is well worth a visit if you are in the area
LeDragon Says: From Sendai, which is on the Shinkansen network, take a train to matsushima-Kaigan. You will be very close to the port
Great view, shame about the food
Tomoe Says: Don't bother eating at the cafe connected to the toll gate that leads to the island Fukuurajima. The food is really poor and overpriced too.
familyguy Says: It's not very well known, but there is a great little art-glass museum in Matsushima. Kyohei FUJITA was a very important influence in the art glass world, adding Japanese ornamental box themes which have influenced other well known artists like Dale Chihuly and others. The...
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Don't bother eating at the cafe connected to the toll gate that leads to the island Fukuurajima. The food is really poor and overpriced too.
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Take a train from Sendai to one of the towns on the coast that runs sight-seeing ferry trips to Matsushima, then wander around the town and visit the nearest islands
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Every japanese to whom I have tell I saw Matsushima and Miya-Jima told me I have seen 2 of the three most beautiful locations of Japan. The area is indeed nice. Mostly japanese tourists go there. And...
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During my three weeks in Tokyo I spent one week travelling through the country. One of the 3 nicest landscapes in Japan is Matsushima and its pine covered islands. So I went to Sendai with the...
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