Matsushima (松島) is a group of islands in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. There are some 260 tiny islands (shima、島) covered in pines (matsu、松) – hence the name – and is ranked as one of the Three Views of Japan. Matsushima Miyagi prefecture Tohoku Honshu Japan I took this photograph and contribute it to the public domain. ... Matsushima Miyagi prefecture Tohoku Honshu Japan I took this photograph and contribute it to the public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1506x1000, 405 KB) Matsushima, one of the Three Scenic Locations of Japan. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1506x1000, 405 KB) Matsushima, one of the Three Scenic Locations of Japan. ... Miyagi Prefecture (å®®åç; Miyagi-ken) is located in the TÅhoku Region on Honshu island, Japan. ... Three Views of Japan (Nihon sankei) 1. ...
A well-known haiku by Matsuo Basho indicates that the poet is at a loss for words: Haiku ) is a mode of Japanese poetry, the late 19th century revision by Masaoka Shiki of the older hokku ), the opening verse of a linked verse form, haikai no renga. ...
Matsushima ah, Matsushima!
Ah, Matsushima, ah!
Matsushima, ah!
Transportation
The town is only a short distance from prefectural capital Sendai and is easily accessible by train. Sendai ) is the capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, and the largest city in the TÅhoku (northeast) region. ... The Senseki Line (ä»ç³ç·) is a rail line in Japan. ...
Matsushima (松島; [1]) is a small town in Miyagi prefecture, northeastern Japan.
Matsushima's seaside attractions are within walking distance of the train station and ferry pier, but the best views are from mountaintops not so easy to reach on foot.
Matsushima's top Zen temple with over a thousand years of history, but not a top choice for relaxation: tickets (¥700) are sold from vending machines and guides shouting into megaphones herd tour groups through the temple, which has been turning into a museum with everything of interest partitioned off and/or packaged in glass cases.