Zuigan-ji Temple – a place with deep ties to Date Masamune

Zuigan-ji Temple is undergoing major reconstruction work through 2018. The main hall is being dismantled and repaired, and through that work along with excavation surveys, history extending back to the Heian Period is being brought to light. Gazing on the site of this important repair work on the National Treasure structure, visitors get a first-hand look at Japanese history and culture.

Entsu-in Temple with four gardens, each having a different charm

Among the four gardens of Entsu-in Temple is a Western-style garden with beautiful roses in early summer, and a rock garden that sets the minds of visitors to ease.

Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park – famous for its cherry blossom trees

This is said to be the location where, failing to correctly answer a Zen riddle, the monk Saigyo gave up on going to Matsushima. The name Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu means "the pine where Saigyo turned back." Located on a hill, the park has more than 260 cherry blossom trees with Matsushima Bay in the background for visitors to enjoy.

Matsushima Fish Market – try an oyster burger, a popular Matsushima treat

Matsushima Fish Market offers more than 1,500 types of seafood, including live fish and marine products delivered directly from the sea. Among all the wonderful foods available, Matsushima's specialty oyster burger is particularly notable. A croquette filled with a cream of finely sliced oyster is sandwiched between two buns that are fragrantly grilled with lots of cabbage for a filling meal.

Matsushima Bay Island Cruise – a trip on a pleasure boat around the islands of Matsushima Bay

Take a cruise on a pleasure boat to enjoy Matsushima, one of the Three Views of Japan, from the sea. The scenery changes constantly with the fantastic rock shapes of well-known islands such as Niojima, Kanejima and Senganjima, along with many others.