Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Matsushima travel guide

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You're Going to Love Matsushima

With a population of 16’363, Matsushima is a must-see destination in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Matsushima to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Matsushima

Matsushima in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7045
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matsushima in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 7045
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Matsushima in August, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Matsushima, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Matsushima

Plane

Although Matsushima doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sendai (SDJ), which is located 30 km from Matsushima.

Car

Another option to get to Matsushima is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 321 km from Matsushima. You’ll find branches of Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Matsushima doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sendai (SDJ), which is located 30 km from Matsushima.

Car

Another option to get to Matsushima is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 321 km from Matsushima. You’ll find branches of Times and IX Rental, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Matsushima

GAJYamagata Junmachi
SDJSendai
SYOShonai

Airlines serving Matsushima

Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,088 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,942 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,036 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,550 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (851 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (567 reviews)
STARLUX Airlines
Excellent (400 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (88 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (675 reviews)
HK Express
Good (47 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Matsushima

Most booked hotels in Matsushima

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Komatsukan Kofutei
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,045+
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Uchi Matsushima Guesthouse
1 star
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 5,978+
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Hotel Matsushima Taikanso
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,169+
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Hiring a car in Matsushima

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Matsushima (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.

Expect to pay ₹ 102 per litre in Matsushima (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,230 and ₹ 1,640.