Conclude with Sanriku Seafood, Food-Stall Eating, and Souvenir Shopping at Matsushima Sakana Market
About this spot
The culinary center of Matsushima, overflowing with fresh fish and seafood from Sanriku. The first-floor marketplace is packed with fresh fish, dried goods, and bamboo-wrapped fish cakes and other bounties of Miyagi's seas. Dining venues throughout the market offer Matsushima specialties like oyster dishes, tuna cuisine, and seafood rice bowls that you can enjoy on the spot. It's a market-only pleasure to snack on grilled oysters or oyster burgers as a late-afternoon treat. Grandchildren are captivated by the food-stall eating while grandparents carefully select dried goods and fish cakes to bring home. Three generations each find their own way to enjoy themselves. By selecting souvenirs to share at home, the memories of Matsushima linger long after your return.
Tips
About a 10-minute walk from the Godaido area, with free parking available. Toward evening, some shops begin to sell out, so secure souvenirs early. When bringing fresh goods home, a cooler bag provides peace of mind. Food-stall eating is best tackled in the afternoon after the lunch rush dies down.
Best time to visit
Approximately 1 hour. After 3 p.m., when the lunch peak has passed, you can comfortably enjoy both eating and souvenir shopping.
Access & map
〒981-0213 Genzendō 4-10, Matsushimamachi, Matsushima-gun, Miyagi Prefecture
Model course featuring this spot
Matsushima: Island-Hopping Sightseeing Boat and Godaido Hall - A Stroll through One of Japan's Three Scenic Spots
Miyagi
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