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Matsushima Travel Guide

Because the trip to northern Tohoku or onward to Hokkaido is such a long one, the most pleasant way to travel is to break up the journey with an overnight stay in Matsushima. Matsushima means "Pine-Clad Islands"—and that's exactly what this region is. More than 260 pine-covered islets and islands dot Matsushima Bay, giving it the appearance of a giant pond in a Japanese landscape garden where twisted and gnarled pines sweep upward from volcanic tuff and white sandstone, creating bizarre and beautiful shapes. Read More

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Entsuin

Next to Zuiganji Temple (to the left as you face it)
67 Aza-chonai
Matsushima, Japan

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

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This lesser-known temple was also built in the early Edo Period, more than 360 years ago by the... Read More

Kanrantei

56-1 Aza-chonai
Matsushima, Japan

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Another famous structure is Kanrantei, the "Water-Viewing Pavilion," just a 1-minute walk from... Read More

Matsushima Orgel Museum

33-3 Funendo
Matsushima, Japan

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Matsushima Orgel Museum—This is a museum within a museum: It displays the entire... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Matsushima

Distance (mi.)
Tokyo Narita Airport 189.1 map
Tokyo Haneda Airport 213.0 map

Other Smaller Airports near Matsushima

Distance (mi.)
Yamagata Junmachi Airport 46.2 map
Hanamaki Airport 92.0 map
Fukushima Airport 92.1 map

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Therm Chitose Dominio(6NTS) Studio

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2
Amenities: Full kitchen, Internet Access, Phone, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV
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Villa Kitakaruizawa L Wing (6NTS) 2 Bedroom

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Restaurant, Swimming Pool
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Villa Kitakaruizawa L Wing (6NTS) 1 Bedroom

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Restaurant, Swimming Pool
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