Matsushima Trip Overview
Explore the remote islands of Urato and Nonoshima in Matsushima Bay by chartered boat.
The Urado Islands in Matsushima Bay are one of the three most scenic spots in Japan.
Enjoy an unforgettable day on a private boat.
Guided tours to special places not found in guidebooks
Additional Info
Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Matsushima, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Matsushima, Miyagi, Japan
Explore the remote islands of Urato and Nonoshima in Matsushima Bay by chartered boat.
The Urado Islands in Matsushima Bay are one of the three most scenic spots in Japan.
Enjoy an unforgettable day on a private boat.
Guided tours to special places not found in guidebooks
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: 観光桟橋 Sightseeing Boat Pier, Chōnai-98-1 Matsushima, 松島町 Matsushima, Miyagi District, Miyagi 981-0213, Japan
Board a chartered boat from the ferry terminal in Matsushima and tour the remote Urato Islands. We will visit the first island, Kanpuzawa, to explore its history and scenic spots, and eat the local cuisine at a guest house. Afterward, there will be a private boat tour to the second island, Nonoshima Island, with a local guide.
[10:00] Meet up and board the boat.
[10:10] Transfer from Matsushima Sightseeing Pier to Kanpuzawa Pier by boat
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 寒風沢桟橋, Minato Uratosabusawa, Shiogama, Miyagi 985-0194, Japan
[10:30] We will visit the following locations:
(1) The monument to the shipbuilding, Hiyoriyama (Binding Jizo, Zodiac Corner Stone)
(2) Ruins of a fort, Shinmeisha Shrine, and Maehama before taking a break (with meditation)
(3) Kanpuizawa Stay Station, Rokujizo, Shorinji Temple (Enmeijizo, Okeshojizo)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: 潮陽館, Minato-85 Uratosabusawa, Shiogama, Miyagi 985-0194, Japan
[12:30] Eat local cuisine at a guest house on the island.
*Only available upon request. For those who do not wish to have lunch, the tour will end one hour earlier than the aforementioned schedule.
*The guest house will be either Shioyokan or Sotokawaya.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Nono Island, Uratononoshima, Shiogama, Miyagi 985-0193, Japan
[13:40] Ride from Kanpozawa Pier to Nonoshima Pier by boat.
[14:00] Nonoshima Pier, Unai Beach (where we’ll take a break), Gakko Beach, Camellia Old Road, Jizo, Kumano Shrine
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
