Matsushima travel guide

Matsushima Tourism | Matsushima Guide

You're Going to Love Matsushima

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

When to visit Matsushima

Matsushima in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6775
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matsushima in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 6775
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 18 miles from Matsushima.

Car

Another option to get to Matsushima is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 200 miles from Matsushima. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.

Plane

Although Matsushima doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sendai (SDJ), which is located 18 miles from Matsushima.

Car

Another option to get to Matsushima is to pick up a car hire from Tokyo, which is about 200 miles from Matsushima. You’ll find branches of Relax Rent A Car and Alamo, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Matsushima

Airlines serving Matsushima

Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (214 reviews)
Air China
Good (30 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (257 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (605 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (830 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (129 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,598 reviews)
Peach
Good (52 reviews)
Tigerair Taiwan
Good (13 reviews)
Skymark Airlines
Excellent (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Matsushima

Most booked hotels in Matsushima

Komatsu-kan Kofu-tei
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,760+
Hotel Matsushima Taikanso
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,248+
Matsushima Century Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,332+
Shintomi-tei
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
₹ 9,832+

Hiring a car in Matsushima

Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,130 and ₹ 1,506.

Expect to pay ₹ 94 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 ₹ 1,130 and ₹ 1,506.