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.

When to visit Matsushima

Matsushima in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4318
1 night at 3-star hotel
Matsushima in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 4318
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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, 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 Miki Car Rental and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Tokyo.

Airports near Matsushima

SDJSendai
HNAHanamaki
FKSFukushima

Airlines serving Matsushima

Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,403 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (442 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (196 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (471 reviews)
STARLUX Airlines
Excellent (161 reviews)
HK Express
Good (41 reviews)
Hong Kong Airlines
Okay (16 reviews)
Peach
Good (81 reviews)
Tigerair Taiwan
Good (15 reviews)
Skymark Airlines
Excellent (13 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,158+
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Matsushima Ichinobo
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 40,621+
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Hotel Matsushima Taikanso
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 20,524+
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Matsushima Century Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 18,480+
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Hiring a car in Matsushima

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

Expect to pay ₹ 98 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 ₹ 1,175 and ₹ 1,567.

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