Matsushima, Tohoku
Matsushima bay is known for it’s beautiful scenery. In fact, it is named as one of the top 3 most beautiful sceneries in Japan. The bay is dotted with pine growing islets and the water is turqoise blue at its best. The small town that’s in Matsushita is called Zuiganji, where it houses one of the most important Zen temples in the Tohoku region.
The main reason to visit Matsushima is to visit the scenic bay that’s dotted with over 200 islets. Two of the island’s open for public viewing, Oshima and Fukuurajima. The islets are close to the pier of Matsushima which is suitable for strolling around. The Oshima islet can be accessed for free but a fee applies to access Fukuurajima via a long red bridge.
Matsushima is located only half an hour by train from the Tohoku’s largest city Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture.
A well known Haiku about Matsushima created by Matsuo BashÅ goes like this:
Matsushima ah, Matsushima!
Ah, Matsushima, ah!
Matsushima, ah!
Source: Japan Guide; Wikipedia
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