Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Matsushima / Shiogama Area

  • Tohoku History Museum
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    4.0
    53 Reviews
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    Miyagi Pref. Tagajoushi Takasaki 1-22-1
    Located directly in front of JR Kokufu-Tagajo Station, the Tohoku History Museum aims to help people rediscover what the Tohoku region was like in times gone by, and to spread awareness of the region throughout the world. There are nine galleries that provide an overview of the history of the Tohoku region from the Paleolithic era through to modern times. There are also three in-depth thematic exhibitions that examine distinctive aspects of the region’s culture. The Children’s History Museum has an activity table area where children can handle real earthenware vessels and try on traditional clothing. Tohoku History Museum is an experience-oriented museum where visitors can learn about the Tohoku region’s history through hands-on activities.

    宮城県立の施設で、開業は1999年だそう。 アクセスは東北本線(仙石東北ライン)国府多賀城駅を降りてすぐ。 館へは裏側から入る格好となるので、JRで来たかたは正面からの立派な外観を見ずに終わってしまう可能性あり。私がまさにそうだった。地元の方々はマイカー利用だろうから、正面側の広い駐車場に停めれば問題なく館の姿が拝める。 ちなみに、仙台からJR電車でここへ来る場合、仙石線に乗って多賀城駅で降りな...

  • Marine Gate Shiogama
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    3.5
    41 Reviews
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    Miyagi Pref. Shiogamashi Minatomachi 1-4-1
    A boat passenger terminal located in Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture. Two lines dock and depart from here-city-operated boat which travels to and from Shiogama and the islands of Urato, and a private pleasure cruise and sightseeing boat which plies Matsushima Bay. The Matsushima Bay pleasure cruise travels a variety of routes which users can select based on journey time and desired budget. The terminal building is host to a variety of shops including a shop selling Shiogama specialty products, a souvenir store, beef tongue shop, kamaboko steamed fish paste shop, and a seafood shop. You can also find several restaurants here. With a cafe, Chinese food, soba noodles, sushi, seafood, and more, there's plenty to choose from.

    本塩釜駅からの道順が簡単で立地が良く建物も立派。切符売り場窓口の係の方が親切丁寧。 昨日10時の予約遊覧船に乗船しましたが、船長さんの操縦の上手さと観光ガイドとしての豊富な知識と経験と言葉巧みな話術、そして松島観光芭蕉コースの歴史ある素晴らしい景観景色。 すべてが完璧でした。 感謝致します。 いつまでも、このまま続けて欲しいです。 「ありがとうございました。」

  • Kyohei Fujita Museum of Glass
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    4.0
    40 Reviews
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    Miyagi Miyagi-gun Matsushimamachi Takagi Hama 1-4

    Many beautiful glasses! Japanese style vases, covered bowls and containers of powdered green tea. And vetro di Murano. These glass artifacts are made by Maestro Fujita. So beautiful! I and my wife...

  • Shichigahama Kokusaimura
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
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    Miyagi Pref. Miyagigunshichigahamamachi Hanabuchihama Oyama 1-1
    A 20 minute drive from Tagajo Station on the JR Senseki Line. Influenced by a history of international exchange, this multipurpose complex was built as a space for cultural creation and makes use of natural terrain commanding a sweeping view of the Pacific Ocean. Facilities include the International Village Hall, the only performing arts stage in Japan with a view of the ocean in the background; and the Amphitheater, a 10 meter in diameter round outdoor theater positioned amongst pools of water. There are many ways for visitors to enjoy themselves here, such as a restaurant where you can take in a meal and a theater show; and Plymouth House, the only museum in Japan dedicated to the history of pioneering in the US.

    ホールの屋上へ海を見に行きました。 水を生かした屋外ステージがあったり、 ホールがあったりと、イベント会場なんですね。 コスプレ撮影会なんかもやってるようです。 何もイベントの無い日に、 まったりと静かに海を眺めるのに、お勧めしたい場所です。

  • Shiogama-jinja Shrine Museum
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    3.5
    4 Reviews
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    Miyagi Shiogama-shi Ichimoriyama 1-1

    塩竈神社の境内にある博物館。入口前に鯨の骨と捕鯨砲が展示されています。こちらの博物館には仙台藩の歴代藩主からの奉納太刀が35口保管されていて、いくつか常設展示されています。また、年に数回奉納太刀の特別展が開かれているようです。常設展は入館料200円です。

  • Shobuta Beach
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    Miyagi Pref. Miyagigunshichigahamamachi Shoubutahama Nagasuna
    This historic beach located in Shichigahama Town, Miyagi County, Miyagi Prefecture opened in 1888. It has hosted such famous visitors as the poet Kenji Miyazawa, and it gets crowded with people from all over the prefecture every year. They hold various events like a summer festival and a fireworks display in season. Visitors enjoy water sports like surfing and bodyboarding throughout the year. Paid luggage lockers, showers, and parking are available.
  • Ohira Village Furusato Art Museum
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    3.0
    2 Reviews
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    Miyagi Kurokawa-gun Ohiramura Ohira Tairabayashi 39-12
    This museum is located inside Showa Manyo Forest in Tairabayashi, Ohira, Ohira Village, Kurokawa County. It possesses a collection of 270 works by the painter Kanno , who hails from the village, as well as 150 of his sketches, art supplies, and other materials. In addition to the permanent exhibit of Kanno’s works, the museum also exhibits his personal ffects in a recreation of his studio.

    万葉茶屋というお食事処と駐車場の近くにあるこじんまりとした施設です。普段は有料のようなのですが、1階のみの見学しかできなかったので無料で見学できました。

  • Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park (Park of the Pine Tree that Sent Saigyo Home)
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    Miyagi Pref. Miyagigunmatsushimamachi Matsushima Inuta
    This park is a popular cherry blossom viewing spot, with over 260 cherry trees on the grounds, and the observatory offers a wonderful view over Matsushima Bay. Legend says that after Saigyohoshi was on his international pilgrimage, an argument he had with a young boy under a pine tree here made him give up on visiting Matsushima.
  • Bell Sunpia Miyagi Izumi
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    Miyagi Pref. Kurokawaguntaiwachou Ono Maezawa 31-1
    Bell Sunpia Miyagi Izumi is a facility where visitors can work up a good sweat on the equipment or enjoy playing sports such as golf, tennis, and baseball. The facility also offers restaurants, public baths and accommodation. In the restaurant “Shikine” you can enjoy dishes using the carefully chosen ingredients, and in the “Yakuseki Izumi no Yu” bath, guests can enjoy the effects of Himekawa Yakuseki (medicinal stones) on the bottom of the bath tub like a natural hot spring. It is approximately five minutes by car from Izumi Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway.
  • Taga Castle Ruins Iris Garden
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    Miyagi Tagajo-shi Ichikawa Ta Tateishi
    A five minute walk from Kokufu-Tagajo Station. This iris garden, located at the site of the Taga Castle Ruins, one of Japan's top three historic ruins, contains some three million iris plants inside its 21 thousand square meter grounds. Spanning 800 varieties, in addition to regular irises, visitors can view Japanese irises and rabbitear irises. The Taga Castle Ruins Iris Festival is held here from mid- to late June, and during this time a variety of events are held such as contests and food fairs on weekends, flower pressing classes and iris-themed haiku poetry meets. In addition, for just two days during the festival, the garden is lit up at night.
  • Ogameyama Forest Park
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    13-1 Omeka Waita 2-13, Tomiya-shi, Miyagi Prefecture
    A leisure spot and symbol of the city, this park is situated on the western side of Tomiya City. The park has an 800 meter long outdoor obstacle course whose 17 obstacles whose names are derived from local locations. The Kamekamekan park building can be used as a place to take a break; when you're inside, look up and you'll see the roof is in the shape of a hexagon. Climb the 138 steps of the park's observatory and you can enjoy a panoramic, 360 degree view of the area from 138 meters above sea level. A place filled with things for families with children to have fun together, other facilities include a campground and children's sledding slope in winter.
  • The Museum Matsushima
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    Miyagi Miyagi-gun Matsushimamachi Matsushima Fugendo 33-3
    This museum in Fugendo, Matsushima, Matsushima Town, Miyagi Countyfeatures three collections. The first is a collection of music boxes conveyed from the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. The second is a toy collection provided by Kitahara Teruhisa, a well-known toy collector. The third is a collection of tailored luxury clothing from the Golden Age of Haute Couture. The museum also features a cafe that serves light meals as well as a museum shop.
  • Showa Manyo-no-Mori
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    Miyagi Kurokawa-gun Ohiramura Ohira Tairabayashi 117
    This park is located along Prefectural Route 57, in Tairabayashi Ohira Village, Kurokawa District. The forest has around 520 kinds of plants, mainly those that appear in the Manyoshu poems. There is a promenade in the park with a monument of the Manyoshu poems, where visitors can feel the culture and history while surrounded by nature. There is also a Manyo Create Park, which has an athletic area and a day campsite, as well as an art museum and a restaurant.
  • Shiogama Sugimura Jun Museum of Art / Shiogama City Community Center Moto-machi Annex
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    Miyagi Pref. Shiogamashi Motomachi 8-1
    An art museum located a 10 minute walk from Hon-Shiogama Station on the JR Senseki Line in Shiogama City which displays artwork by Shiogama painter Jun Sugimura. The Shiogama City Community Center, built in 1950, was remodeled and turned into this art museum, and the facility functions not only as an art gallery but also as a community center which local residents are free to make use of. In addition to a standing exhibition, the museum holds special exhibits of the artist's works based on various themes as well as photo exhibits featuring Shiogama scenery.
  • Miyagi General Sports Park General Gymnasium
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    Miyagi Miyagi-gun Rifucho Sugaya Tate 40-1
  • Zuiganji Museum Seiryuden
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    3.5
    21 Reviews
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    Miyagi Miyagi-gun Matsushimamachi Matsushima Chonai 91

    現在の寺院の名称である『瑞巌寺』になるより前の時代から受け継がれてきた宝物を含む、瑞巌寺に伝わる様々な文化財が展示されている博物館。仏像や涅槃図、書簡等をはじめ、重要文化財に指定されている宝物も数多く展示されている。本堂や庫裡の拝観料で利用できるため、是非とも訪れておきたい。 文化財保護のため、基本的に全ての展示物は撮影禁止で、また館内の証明は暗めに設定されている。特に階段での昇降は要注意。昇降用...

  • Grande 21 Miyagi General Sports Park
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    Miyagi Miyagi-gun Rifucho Sugaya Tate 40-1
  • Matsushima Retro Museum
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    4.0
    15 Reviews
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    Miyagi Miyagi-gun Matsushimamachi Matsushima Chonai 112

    昭和の町にタイムスリップ。このなつかしさは、昭和生まれの世代にはたまらない。でも昭和を知らない人にはつまらないかもしれません。だからこそ残しておきたい貴重な施設です。手打ちのパチンコも自由に触れます。

  • Hana no Mori Golf Club
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    2.5
    2 Reviews
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    Miyagi Kurokawa-gun Ohiramura Ouri Nakayama 45-92

    コース自体はとても良いのですが、詰め込みすぎですごく待ちます。平日のスルーでロッカーも利用せず、着替えもありませんでしたが、前半3時間、後半3時間半で6時間半以上かかり、日没で最後まで回れませんでした。理由はコンペが入っていたからとのことですが、コンペとか下手な人がいるとかのレベルではありません。10月9日の天気の良い日で特に日が短い時期ではありません。セルフサービスですが、スタッフのおばちゃんが...

  • AEON CINEMA Shinrifu (Aeon Cinema Shinrifu)
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    Miyagi Miyagi-gun Rifucho Shin Nakamichi 3-1-1 AEON MALL Shinrifu Minamidate

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Lying along the northeastern coast of Japan, Miyagi prefecture is home to lashings of natural parks, oysters, and hot springs. While the bustling city of Sendai offers some simple city entertainment, it’s the Matsushima islands that deserve the most attention, having boosted the prefecture’s reputation as one of Japan’s most scenic views.

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