Matsushima Bay Cruise
Onboard, there are "Relaxing Green Seats" available, and from the second-floor seating, you can enjoy spectacular views through large windows. Pets can also accompany you if they are in a carrier, and guide dogs can board without restrictions. While the waters in the bay are generally calm, rougher conditions can be experienced when venturing into the open sea, adding to the thrill of the cruise.
Another unique feature is the ability to approach rare islands that other tour boats cannot access. This ship can navigate shallow waters, allowing you to experience the beauty of nature and history up close. Matsushima Bay is bustling with tourists throughout the year, but the Nio Maru Course is particularly popular.
If you want to fully appreciate the beauty of Matsushima Bay, the Nio Maru Course is the way to go. Enjoy the stunning scenery, comfortable boat ride, and a wonderful opportunity to engage with Japan's natural beauty and history.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Matsushima Bay Cruise
- Location
- 85 Matsushima-cho, Matsushima, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- 7-minute walk from Matsushima Kaigan Station on the JR Sengoku Line.
- Parking
- No parking available.
- Business Hours
- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (First train to last train, from November to March, until 3:00 PM <last train>)
- Fees
- Adults (middle school and above) 1,500 yen, Children (elementary school students) 750 yen.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：022-354-2233
- Official Website
Map
Detailed Information
The Matsushima Island Cruise offers various courses, including the "Niohmaru Course," which allows you to enjoy the islands of Matsushima on a large sightseeing boat at an affordable price, a course that can be rented for small groups like families or couples, and the "Okumatsushima and Sogakei Course," which enables you to see almost all of Matsushima Bay.
Niohmaru Course (Large Boat)
This is the course that the Matsushima Island Cruise confidently presents: the "Niohmaru Course." It takes you on a scenic route approximately 17 kilometers long, allowing you to see famous spots within Matsushima Bay, such as "Kaneshima" and "Nioh Island," as well as the towering rock face of "Kinda Island," the archaeological site of "Funairi Island," and the islands of Katsura and Nono, where people reside. You can enjoy unique islands and landscapes of Matsushima Bay that you can never see from Matsushima Coast.
Group and Small Group Courses
One of the major attractions is that the boat can navigate to areas that larger vessels cannot reach. Additionally, since it's a chartered boat, you can bring pets that do not fit into cages, including large dogs.
The islands of Matsushima viewed from the boat create beautiful scenery with their rocks and pine groves. The boat moves slowly as it tours various islands, allowing you to appreciate the pines standing on the rock faces and the distinctive shapes of the islands while enjoying the picturesque scenery. Listening to the guide's explanations during the cruise deepens your understanding of the area's history and culture.
Particularly during the cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn foliage period, the landscapes of Matsushima become even more beautiful. The views of cherry blossoms and autumn leaves from the boat are known for their breathtaking scenery, captivating the hearts of visitors. Moreover, Matsushima Bay is also home to seabirds, and you may be able to spot them from the boat.
Visitors will have a valuable experience connecting with the history and culture of Matsushima through the spectacular views and the guide's commentary.
