One of the 3 most famous scenic places in Japan. This place has been charmed people since long time ago and was praised as a Haiku poetry. Riding an excursion boat, and we will see aroud 260 beautiful islands by cruising.
There are many wonderful places to visit: the greatest Zen temple in Oshu, Zuigan-ji is one of the national treasure, and Godaido hall which was reconstructed by local feudal lord Date Masamune. If you wish to know further about Matsushima, why not going to Oshima as well?
Crossing over the Togetsukyo bridge, it is a holy place once called "the Mt Koya in Oshu". There are sotobas (wooden grave posts) and mysterious tunnels left by priests still maintain the solemn atmosphere of forbidden place until today.

 

 

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