Sightseeing in Sendai and Matsushima

#SendaiTourism Matsushima is known as one of the Three Views of Japan. The Edo period haiku poet Matsuo Basho also visited and appears in "Oku no Hosomichi". Take the JR Senseki Line from Sendai Station and get off at Matsushima Kaigan Station. The journey takes 30 minutes. If you are going by car, take the highway from Sendai Higashi IC to the Sendai East Road, then take the Sanriku Expressway and get off at Rifu Naka IC. The journey takes about 45 minutes. It is actually faster to go by train than by car. The garden at Entsuin Temple is colorful and very beautiful, so I recommend it. It is a temple located within the grounds of Zuiganji Temple, and you can stroll through the magnificent garden. Zuiganji Temple is also a must-see. It is a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect of the Myoshinji school, and the main hall and the kuri are designated as national treasures. In addition, the partition paintings and the inner gate are designated as important cultural properties by the country. The approach to Zuiganji Temple is lined with large cedar trees, and even just walking around is very pleasant. Be sure to have lunch at Matsushima Fish Market! You can enjoy seafood from a wide variety of menus, including sushi, rice bowls, grilled dishes, and ramen. There is also an all-you-can-eat specialty grilled oysters. You can also enjoy a variety of things by taking a sightseeing boat that goes close to the island. #breathtakingview #deliciousfood #gourmet #wintertrip #coupletrip #autumntrip #summertrip #trip2022 #japan #eastjapan #tohokutrip #matsushimatourism #sendaitourism #sendai