[Miyagi Prefecture] One-day trip to Matsushima Coast

When I went to Sendai, I took a day trip to Matsushima Coast. It's an itinerary that can be enjoyed in about 6 hours. Schedule🗓️ 10:00 Enjoy the scenery on a train journey ・It's a relatively long ride, so it's recommended to line up early. Ride section🚃Sendai Station to Matsushima Kaigan Station (about 40 minutes) Fare🚃420 yen 11:00 Speaking of Matsushima sightseeing, this is the place to go ・Zuiganji Temple, designated as a national treasure, is a must-see tourist spot when visiting Matsushima! The straight rows of cedar trees on the approach to the temple are also a must-see. Facility name: Zuiganji Temple Address: 9-1 Matsushimacho, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Access: 10 minutes on foot from JR Matsushima-kaigan Station on the Senseki Line Admission fee: 700 yen for adults / 400 yen for elementary and junior high school students Opening hours: Varies by season *Last admission 30 minutes before closing 12:00 Enjoy popular Matsushima gourmet ・Local gourmet is a must-try when traveling This time, we had Matsushima's local gourmet "conger eel bowl". The fluffy conger eel placed on top of shredded egg was delicious. We also had fried oysters, a winter specialty. Facility name: Santori Chaya Address: 24-1 Senzui, Matsushima, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Business hours: Lunch: 11:30-15:00 Dinner: 17:00-21:00 (last orders 20:00) Access: 10-minute walk from JR Matsushima Kaigan Station on the Senseki Line Closed: Tuesday (dinner) and Wednesday Reference budget: approx. 3,000 yen 13:30 Enjoy sightseeing in Matsushima - Matsushima has many restaurants and souvenir shops where you can eat while walking around. Among them, Fukuura Island on the east side of Matsushima Coast is a recommended spot where you can see Matsushima from a high vantage point. The vermilion-painted Fukuura Bridge, 252 meters long and commonly known as the "Encounter Bridge," was also very atmospheric and lovely. Facility name: Fukuura Bridge Address: 39-1 Senzui, Matsushima, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Business hours: 8:30-17:00 (8:30-16:30 from November to February) Closed days: Open everyday Price: 200 yen for adults (junior high school students and above), 100 yen for children (elementary and junior high school students) 14:30 Is the doneness the key to deliciousness? Enjoy the experience of hand-baking sasa kamaboko ・This is the only place in the Matsushima Godaido area where you can experience hand-baking! You can easily experience it without making a reservation. It only takes about 10 minutes, so please enjoy it! (Reservation required for handmade kamaboko) Name of facility: Matsushima Kamaboko Honpo Address: 120 Matsushimacho, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Business hours: 9:30-17:00 Closed days: None Reference budget: 300 yen Access: 9 minutes walk from JR Matsushima Kaigan Station on the Senseki Line 15:00 Eat winter gourmet food ・There were many shops in the Matsushima Kaigan area where you can enjoy the winter delicacy of oysters. They also offer oysters that are grilled on the spot and other arranged dishes. This time, we enjoyed grilled oysters. #Domestic travel strategy #Matsushima Kaigan #Solo trip #Girls trip #Miyagi sightseeing #Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan #Domestic travel #japan #Day trip