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Discover Matsushima
Matsushima in Miyagi Gun (Miyagi) with it's 16,363 citizens is a place in Japan about 200 mi (or 322 km) north of Tokyo, the country's capital city.
Current time in Matsushima is now 11:47 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports near Matsushima. The closest airport in Japan is Sendai Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land in a distance of 43 mi (or 70 km), North. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Shiogama, Tagajo-shi, Higashimatsushima, Sendai and Osaki. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 76 °F
Morning Temperature | 13°C / 56 °F |
Evening Temperature | 22°C / 71 °F |
Night Temperature | 15°C / 59 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 26% |
Air Pressure | 1013 hPa |
Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from North |
Cloud Conditions | Clear sky, covering 0% of sky |
General Conditions | Sky is clear |
Monday, 29th of April 2024
19°C (66 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.
Tuesday, 30th of April 2024
12°C (54 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Wednesday, 1st of May 2024
16°C (62 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, fresh breeze.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Matsushima Onsen Hotel Zekkei no Yakata
(RYOKAN) Hotel New Komatsu Kofutei
Matsushima Onsen Matsushima Ichinobo
(RYOKAN) Hanagokoro no Yu Shintomitei
(RYOKAN) Matsushima Onsen Hotel Daimatsuso
Petit Hotel Bistro Abalon
(RYOKAN) KATSUGYONOYADO KOCHIRAMARUTOKU GYOGYOUBU
(RYOKAN) Shinkan Motomiso
Hotel Castle Plaza Tagajo
Breezbay Seasideresort Matsushima(BBH Hotel Group)
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
大震災後の松島 MATSUSHIMA after Japan Eathquake
MATSUSHIMA,Videos and interactive features after a powerful eathquake and tsunami. 東日本大震災後の松島はどうなったっか。一ヵ月後に行って見た。
宮城 マリンピア松島水族館 Low light Canon XA20/XA25 Matsushima Aquarium in Japan
Matsushima Aquarium 宮城県のイロワケイルカやペンギンの赤ちゃんが産まれた、マリンピア松島水族館をCanon XA20で撮影。低照度でも美しい映像で撮影...
Travel Vlog: Matsushima 松島, Miyagi, Japan
I was able to take a short trip to one of the most beautiful spot in Japan, Matsushima! To my surprise, the history part of Matsushima wins me over the beauty of Matsushima. But I do really...
Kokeshi Dolls of Matsushima 松島のこけし
Kokeshi Dolls of Matsushima 松島のこけし-- These phallic dolls are most often made by men and symbolize fertility although common conception of the doll is purely innocent. Kokeshi...
In barca a Matsushima
Matsushima è vicino a Sendai ed è una zona di piccole isole citata persino in un Haiku di Basho e considerata una delle 3 vedute più belle del Giappone. Personalmente, non mi ha esaltato:...
DE10形ディーゼル機関車牽引コンテナ列車 松島駅通過
Freight train passes through the Matsushima station, Japan. Los trenes de carga pasan por la estación de Matsushima, Japón. Le train de marchandises de traverser la gare de Matsushima, Japon....
松島駅
Is Matsushima Station It is one of the tourist station in Miyagi / Matsushima-machi Shiogama Station - the distance between stations of this station is among the longest even the entire Tohoku...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Matsushima
is a group of islands in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. There are some 260 tiny islands (shima) covered in pines (matsu) – hence the name – and is ranked as one of the Three Views of Japan. A well-known apocryphal haiku often attributed to Matsuo Bashō indicates that the poet is at a loss for words: Matsushima ah!A-ah, Matsushima, ah!Matsushima, ah! Nearby cultural properties include Zuigan-ji, Entsū-in, Kanrantei, and the Satohama shell mound.
Three Views of Japan
The Three Views of Japan is the canonical list of Japan's three most celebrated scenic sights, attributed to 1643 and scholar Hayashi Gahō. The views are of the eponymous pine-clad islands of Matsushima in Miyagi Prefecture; the pine-clad sandbar of Amanohashidate in Kyoto Prefecture; and Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture. All three are designated Special Places of Scenic Beauty, while Itsukushima is also a Special Historic Site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Matsushima Station
Matsushima Station is a railway station located on the JR Tōhoku Main Line in Matsushima, Miyagi.
Atago Station (Miyagi)
Atago Station is a railway station located on the JR Tōhoku Main Line in Matsushima, Miyagi.
Matsushima-Kaigan Station
Matsushima-Kaigan Station is a JR East railway station located in Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan.
Takagimachi Station
Takagimachi Station is a JR East railway station located in Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan.
Zuigan-ji
Zuigan-ji is a famous Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in Matsushima, Japan—of the Myoshin-ji branch.
Entsū-in (Matsushima)
Entsū-in is a Myōshin-ji Rinzai school Zen temple in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It was founded next to Zuigan-ji in honour of the grandson of Date Masamune. His mausoleum of 1647 is decorated with motifs inspired by contact with the West and has been designated an Important Cultural Property. There is also a garden attributed to Kobori Enshū.