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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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Attractions

Entsuin

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

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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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Matsushima Vacation Rentals

from: $35

Uchi Guesthouse

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4

Amenities: Internet Access, No Pets, Non-Smoking

Imperial Guest House

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2

Amenities: Air Conditioning, Breakfast Bar, Cable/Satellite TV, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Lounge, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Restaurant, Swimming Pool, TV

from: $150

Kyoto Japan - Lovely Townhouse Heart Of Kyoto

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4

Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, TV, Toaster, Towels

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