Matsushima

Matsushima — one of Japan's Three Views, celebrated in poetry by the 17th-century haiku master Matsuo Basho — presents 260 pine-covered islands scattered across a sheltered bay south of Sendai, creating a landscape of profound natural beauty that has moved poets and painters for centuries. The five Zen temples of the Matsushima area add a layer of cultural depth to this natural masterpiece.

FFGR Japan operates private circuits from Sendai, combining Matsushima Bay, the Zuigan-ji Zen temple and oyster farm visits on private boat charters.