Matsushima Kamaboko Honpo Matsushima Kid Guides 2021
You might not know this but Matsushima, while famous for zunda and oysters, is also famous for kamaboko! Kamaboko is a kind of fish cake. Our Matsushima Kid Guides created a short video in English on what it is and grilling techniques. You should check it out and try some of our delicious kamaboko the next time you visit. After this video, you’ll be on your way to being a kamaboko grilling master.
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https://youtu.be/Wr5g5GvDrGg
Godaido Temple Matsushima Kid Gudes 2021
The Matsushima English Kid Guides are showing off Godaido Temple. It’s one of the major hotspots and tour destinations for in-coming tourists. Learn a little about it and what kind of temple it is. Also, do you dare to cross Sukashibashi bridge? Look through the slats!
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https://youtu.be/DSPggl7lTJQ
Matsushima English Kid Guides
*Matsushima Kid Guides*
**Update: Both tours are now full. Thank you for all of the quick responses!*
Come take a special tour of Matsushima in English led by local elementary and junior high school children!
This tour is open to English-speaking foreign residents and tourists.
On Saturday, August 11th, 2018 from 13:00 to 16:00 local kids will serve as English tour guides and show visitors some of the most famous spots in Matsushima. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet children from Matsushima and give them a chance to practice their English as they share their town with visitors from other countries.
As a special bonus, the first 10 people who sign up for each tour will receive free round-trip train fare to and from Sendai (valued at 820 yen) and complimentary admission to Zuiganji Temple (700 yen value). Sign ups end on Wednesday, August 8th at 5pm.
Tour contents include Zuiganji Temple (National Treasure), Oshima Island, and more!
The sign up sheet can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDnTn3m3xZR3gpHDaU_ByUYOmq6C5-aNCL-McFH13M27W-iw/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link
Note that Wednesday, August 15th is Matsushima’s annual Umi no Bon summer festival, so stay after the tour and enjoy festival food, games, dancing and fireworks. Look for festival details on this page soon:
http://uminobon.jp/english
Matsushima Kid Guides 2018
*Matsushima Kid Guides*
Come take a special tour of Matsushima in English led by local elementary and junior high school children!
This tour is open to English-speaking foreign residents and tourists.
On Saturday, August 11th and Wednesday, August 15th, 2018 from 13:00 to 16:00 local kids will serve as English tour guides and show visitors some of the most famous spots in Matsushima. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet children from Matsushima and give them a chance to practice their English as they share their town with visitors from other countries.
As a special bonus, the first 10 people who sign up for each tour will receive free round-trip train fare to and from Sendai (valued at 820 yen) and complimentary admission to Zuiganji Temple (700 yen value). Sign ups end on Wednesday, August 8th at 5pm.
Tour contents include Zuiganji Temple (National Treasure), Oshima Island, and more!
The sign up sheet can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDnTn3m3xZR3gpHDaU_ByUYOmq6C5-aNCL-McFH13M27W-iw/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link
Note that Wednesday, August 15th is Matsushima’s annual Umi no Bon summer festival, so stay after the tour and enjoy festival food, games, dancing and fireworks. Look for festival details on this page soon:
http://uminobon.jp/english
New Video Series: "Meet Me in Matsushima"
Episode 1: Kotaro and Atsuko Suzuki, M Pantry
Through the front window of M Pantry on Route 45 you can watch a unique food being prepared with a hot press.
This short video introduces the story of Kotaro and Atsuko, a couple who started this shop after the 2011 earthquake.
See what they make using Matsushima's most famous ingredients and stop by yourself for many other delectable Matsushima gifts.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/w1RqgsQpW992
Sakura at Dawn in Matsushima
In the next few days we expect the cherry blossoms ("sakura") in Matsushima to bloom. Our most famous viewing spot with 260 cherry trees and Matsushima Bay in the background is Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park (西行戻しの松公園). This scenic overlook is about a 20 minutes walk (or 5 min. taxi ride) from Matsushimakaigan Station.
As it faces Matsushima Bay to the east, sunrise is a perfect time to enjoy the view.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/YP53wpVDWHL2
Shin Tomiyama Timelapse
Shin Tomiyama Scenic Overlook
The easiest place to get a great view of Matsushima Bay by foot is Shin Tomiyama. Take the train to Matsushima Station and then walk about 10 minutes uphill to this spot. Shin Tomiyama has a little covered picnic area if you want to bring a snack and enjoy some shade. When you're ready to leave, it's right on the way to Zuiganji and the temple area. Just walk down the hill and make a right.
Map to Shin Tomiyama: https://goo.gl/maps/6ADmz2pCTZN2
Did you catch last night's "rainbow bridge"? If you missed it, here is a sped up timelapse video of what Fukuurabashi looked like. The next time it will be illuminated in this moving rainbow pattern is August 15th and 16th and then again for Christmas.
