ActivityPhoto Wikimedia CommonsMatsushima Bay
Miyagi Prefecture · Japan
Matsushima was hit by the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, but escaped major damage thanks to its protected location inside the island dotted bay. Most tourist attractions, shops and hotels reopened within a few weeks or months of the earthquake.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Matsushima Bay, a landscape so profoundly beautiful that it has been celebrated as one of the 'Nihon Sankei'—the Three Most Scenic Views of Japan—for over four centuries. The bay is home to approximately 260 small…
Listen in the app2Godaido Hall
Godaido Hall is the quintessential symbol of Matsushima. Perched on a small, rocky island connected to the mainland by short, bright red bridges, this small temple building dates back to 1604, when it was rebuilt by Date Masamune. …
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Zuiganji is one of the most important Zen Buddhist temples in northern Japan. Originally founded in 828, the current structures were commissioned by Date Masamune and completed in 1609. …
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Directly adjacent to Zuiganji is the more intimate Entsuin Temple. This temple was built in 1647 as a memorial to Date Mitsumune, the grandson of Masamune, who died at the young age of 19. …
Listen in the app5Fukuura Bridge (The Meeting Bridge)
Stretching 252 meters across the bay, the Fukuura Bridge is a vibrant, vermilion-colored pedestrian bridge that connects the mainland to Fukuura Island. This bridge is often referred to as the 'Deai-bashi' or the 'Meeting…
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Crossing the Fukuura Bridge brings you to Fukuura Island, which is designated as a Prefectural Natural Park. The island is a lush botanical garden, home to over 300 species of trees and plants. …
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To complete the Matsushima experience, one must engage with the 'bounty of the sea' that has sustained this region for millennia. The Matsushima Fish Market is a bustling hub where you can sample the freshest local seafood. …
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As the sun begins to set over Matsushima Bay, casting a golden glow over the pine-clad islands, it is easy to understand why this place has held such a prominent position in the Japanese heart for centuries. Matsushima is a place…
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What is Matsushima Bay?
Matsushima Bay is a place in Miyagi Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Miyagi Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.3673, 141.0648 |
| Last updated |
