Access and nearby attractions at Hotel Matsushima Taikanso

Saigyo-modoshi-no-matsu Park

10 minutes by car from the hotel

Located on a hill overlooking Matsushima Bay, this spot offers a spectacular view of cherry blossoms and Matsushima together in spring. Approximately 260 cherry trees bloom, creating a beautiful landscape where pink blossoms add a splash of color to the blue sea and green pine trees.

Oshima

8-minute walk from the hotel

This historic site is said to have once had 108 caves, and still retains stone Buddha statues and stupas. It also contains the remains of the Kenbutsu-do hall where the monk Kenbutsu recited 60,000 copies of the Lotus Sutra, and is sometimes called the "inner sanctuary of Zuiganji Temple."

Fukuura Bridge and Fukuura Island

11 minutes by car from the hotel

Matsushima Coast and Fukuura Island are connected by a 252-meter-long vermilion bridge. Also known as the "Bridge of Encounters," it is a popular spot for strolling, dotted with attractions such as the Benten-do temple and observation decks.

Kanrantei

5 minutes by car from the hotel

This building was originally bestowed upon Date Masamune by Toyotomi Hideyoshi and later relocated by the second lord of the domain, Tadamune. The hip-and-gable roof structure is designated as a prefectural tangible cultural property, and the plasterwork in the alcove and the sliding screen paintings are designated as important national cultural properties.

Michinoku Date Masamune Historical Museum

7 minutes by car from the hotel

This wax museum, which opened in 1984, depicts the turbulent life of Date Masamune through 25 scenes recreated with approximately 200 wax figures.

Kyohei Fujita Glass Museum

10 minutes by car from the hotel

The museum, themed "A Museum of the Sea, Glass, and Gardens," permanently displays 100 of Mr. Fujita's works.

Matsushima Fish Market

8 minutes by car from the hotel

This market was created by a shipowner in Kesennuma who owns seven tuna fishing boats. As a result, it gathers over 1,500 kinds of fresh fish, seafood, and other marine products directly from the source, offering a wide variety of fresh goods.

Godaido

6 minutes by car from the hotel

The temple's origins date back to 807, when Sakanoue no Tamuramaro built the Bishamondo hall and enshrined the Five Great Wisdom Kings statues there. This is believed to be the origin of the current name "Godaido" (Five Great Halls).

Shiogama Wholesale Market

14 minutes by car from the hotel

At Shiogama Port, which boasts one of the highest catches of fresh tuna in Japan, you can enjoy fresh seafood and a wide variety of other ingredients straight from the tuna.

Umino Mori Aquarium

30 minutes by car from the hotel

This large-scale aquarium is themed around the Sanriku coast. It's a popular spot where you can enjoy the rich marine life of Tohoku, as well as exciting performances by dolphins and sea lions.

Aeon Mall Shin-Rifu South Building

20 minutes by car from the hotel

This is one of the largest entertainment malls in the Tohoku region. It's a large commercial complex offering a wide range of options, including fashion boutiques, restaurants, and interactive amusement facilities.