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lowailing138 Says: Matsushima islands are considered one of the top three scenic places in Japan.
Mr.Sparkle Says: The A-1 thing to do in Matsushima is to catch a sunset. if you find the right spot you'll understand why Matsuhima is one of the 3 spots of Japan. That's the trick though, finding the right spot. Best to ask the locals for advice, but don't be surprised if most are indeed...
Mr.Sparkle Says: A must do while in Matsushima is to see one of the area’s amazing sunsets. As I have stated on the introductions page, you really need to get away from the tourist areas if you want a truly breath taking site.
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
Mr.Sparkle Says: The Matsushima area isn’t really a great place for using public transportation in Japan. Public transportation will get you to all the tourist areas but you will be hard pressed to find a bus or train that brings you to anywhere of real interest. If you really want to see...
Mr.Sparkle Says: Traveling through the Tohoku region can be as rewarding as it is frustrating. The area certainly holds many hidden delights but they remain troublesome to get to. Actually many locals will be ill informed of what their town has to offer and it will taking some real sleuthing...
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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On of the three "Nihon Sankei"
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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