Matsushima, Coastal town in Miyagi district, Japan.
Matsushima contains 260 small islands covered with pine trees, forming a network of landmasses scattered across the waters of Miyagi Prefecture.
The town received its official designation in 1889 and transformed into a locality in 1928, developing into a popular destination during the Edo period.
Traditional tea ceremonies take place at Kanrantei, a former teahouse given by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to Date Masamune, overlooking the waters of Matsushima Bay.
Visitors reach the area through Matsushimakaigan Station or Matsushima Station, with regular train connections from Sendai, located 14 kilometers away.
The islands of Matsushima remained largely protected during the 2011 Tohoku earthquake due to their natural configuration, which diffused the tsunami's impact.
Location: Miyagi district
Inception: April 1, 1889
Website: https://www.town.miyagi-matsushima.lg.jp/
Shares border with: Higashimatsushima, Osaki, Rifu, Misato, Ōsato
Address: Matsushima, Miyagi District, Miyagi, Japan
Website: https://town.miyagi-matsushima.lg.jp
GPS coordinates: 38.38017,141.06733
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57
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