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Matsushima (松島?) is a group of islands in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. There are some 260 tiny islands (shima) covered in pines (matsu) – hence the name – and is ranked as one of the Three Views of Japan.
A well-known apocryphal haiku often attributed to Matsuo Bashō indicates that the poet is at a loss for words:
Matsushima ah!
A-ah, Matsushima, ah!
Matsushima, ah!
Nearby cultural properties include Zuigan-ji, Entsū-in, Kanrantei, and the Satohama shell mound.
There are four well-known spots to view the Matsushima, known as the Magnificent View (壮観, sōkan?), Beautiful View (麗観, reikan?), Enchanting View (幽観, yūkan?), and Grand View (偉観, ikan?).
Magnificent View: The view from Otakamori
Beautiful View: The view from Toyama
Enchanting View: The view from Ogidani
Grand View: The view from Tamonsan
Tourists can view the islands from up close on cruise boats.
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The town is only a short distance (thirty minutes) from prefectural capital Sendai and is easily accessible by train. Matsushima-Kaigan Station is near the attractions such as Zuiganji and the harbor. Matsushima Station, on a separate line is on the opposite side of the town.
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