[2025 Matsushima Attraction] Travel Guide for Fukuurabashi Bridge (Updated Mar)

When I went to Sendai, I took a day trip to Matsushima Coast. It's an itinerary that can be enjoyed in about 6 hours. Schedule🗓️ 10:00 Enjoy the scenery on a train journey ・It's a relatively long ride, so it's recommended to line up early. Ride section🚃Sendai Station to Matsushima Kaigan Station (about 40 minutes) Fare🚃420 yen 11:00 Speaking of Matsushima sightseeing, this is the place to go ・Zuiganji Temple, designated as a national treasure, is a must-see tourist spot when visiting Matsushima! The straight rows of cedar trees on the approach to the temple are also a must-see. Facility name: Zuiganji Temple Address: 9-1 Matsushimacho, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Access: 10 minutes on foot from JR Matsushima-kaigan Station on the Senseki Line Admission fee: 700 yen for adults / 400 yen for elementary and junior high school students Opening hours: Varies by season *Last admission 30 minutes before closing 12:00 Enjoy popular Matsushima gourmet ・Local gourmet is a must-try when traveling This time, we had Matsushima's local gourmet "conger eel bowl". The fluffy conger eel placed on top of shredded egg was delicious. We also had fried oysters, a winter specialty. Facility name: Santori Chaya Address: 24-1 Senzui, Matsushima, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Business hours: Lunch: 11:30-15:00 Dinner: 17:00-21:00 (last orders 20:00) Access: 10-minute walk from JR Matsushima Kaigan Station on the Senseki Line Closed: Tuesday (dinner) and Wednesday Reference budget: approx. 3,000 yen 13:30 Enjoy sightseeing in Matsushima - Matsushima has many restaurants and souvenir shops where you can eat while walking around. Among them, Fukuura Island on the east side of Matsushima Coast is a recommended spot where you can see Matsushima from a high vantage point. The vermilion-painted Fukuura Bridge, 252 meters long and commonly known as the "Encounter Bridge," was also very atmospheric and lovely. Facility name: Fukuura Bridge Address: 39-1 Senzui, Matsushima, Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Business hours: 8:30-17:00 (8:30-16:30 from November to February) Closed days: Open everyday Price: 200 yen for adults (junior high school students and above), 100 yen for children (elementary and junior high school students) 14:30 Is the doneness the key to deliciousness? Enjoy the experience of hand-baking sasa kamaboko ・This is the only place in the Matsushima Godaido area where you can experience hand-baking! You can easily experience it without making a reservation. It only takes about 10 minutes, so please enjoy it! (Reservation required for handmade kamaboko) Name of facility: Matsushima Kamaboko Honpo Address: 120 Matsushimacho, Matsushima-machi, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture Business hours: 9:30-17:00 Closed days: None Reference budget: 300 yen Access: 9 minutes walk from JR Matsushima Kaigan Station on the Senseki Line 15:00 Eat winter gourmet food ・There were many shops in the Matsushima Kaigan area where you can enjoy the winter delicacy of oysters. They also offer oysters that are grilled on the spot and other arranged dishes. This time, we enjoyed grilled oysters. #Domestic travel strategy #Matsushima Kaigan #Solo trip #Girls trip #Miyagi sightseeing #Matsushima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan #Domestic travel #japan #Day trip

Fukuurabashi Bridge spans across Matsushima Bay like a crimson ribbon, elegantly connecting the main island with Fukuura Island. It is one of the most breathtaking landmarks along the Matsushima coast. This 252-meter-long 'Encounter Bridge' not only adds a vibrant touch to the blue sea and sky but also creates a stunning contrast with the 260 scattered islands around it, showcasing the unique elegance of Japan's three scenic views. Walking on the bridge, the islands of Matsushima Bay appear like a picturesque poem, with black and red pines adorning the strange rocks, and the shimmering sea reflecting the red eaves of Bentendo Temple in the distance, as if stepping into a Ukiyo-e painting. At sunset, the golden afterglow falls on the bridge, dyeing the sea and sky orange. At this moment, Fukuurabashi Bridge is praised as a 'romantic encounter' scenic spot. After nightfall, the bridge lights up softly, weaving a dreamy night scene with the starry sky, attracting countless travelers to stop and admire. The winding trails on the island lead travelers to explore hidden beaches and observation decks, overlooking the scattered islands like Kuno Island, and experiencing the serene beauty where nature and history blend. This red bridge, bearing the friendship between Taiwan and Japan, interprets the ultimate charm of Matsushima's 'one step, one scene' with its ever-changing seasonal landscapes.

In the second half of the island tour, we went out on the deck to feel the wind and enjoy the breathtaking scenery✨ What was particularly impressive were the seagulls that followed behind the boat! Riding the wind from the boat, they gracefully soared as if they were surfing, which was adorable to watch. We could also see the popular Fukuurabashi Bridge from the boat! To fully enjoy the island tour, don't just sit inside the boat, but step outside and feel the wind! Experiencing Matsushima's island tour with all five senses is a special experience that will stay in your heart♪

Fukuura Bridge is famous as a bridge where wonderful encounters can take place (Encounter Bridge) in Matsushima-cho, Miyagi Prefecture. The toll for the bridge is 200 yen, but it's worth more than 200 yen. Fukuura Island is just beyond the bridge. 🗻 I took a quick walk around the island, but the spots where you can see Matsushima Bay were so beautiful that I was mesmerized for a while. ☺️ It's not that difficult to walk on Fukuura Island, but there are dirt roads and gravel, so I recommend wearing shoes that are easy to move in, such as sneakers. If you go to Matsushima-cho, please be sure to visit it. ✨ #0yentravelautumn #FukuuraBridge 📍Location: Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture 🕰️Opening hours: 8:30-17:00 💰Price per person: 200 yen

Fukuurabashi is the sole access point to Fukuurajima. Tickets purchased from the vending machine at Café Bayland. Staff on-site to assist. Pleasant walk across, keep an eye out for the marine life swimming beneath. Admission fee to cross the red bridge is 200 per person to visit the Fuguurabashi island where you can see the botanic garden and scenery of the Musushima bay with small islands near by.

There are actually several paid attractions on the Matsushima Coast, but I personally think Fukuura Island is one of the must-visit places. Tickets are only 200 yen, but you can stay here for an hour or two and even take a lot of forest-themed photos! The entrance is this building. It takes about 10 minutes to walk from the downtown area and more than 20 minutes to walk from the station. But it is really a special attraction. Then there is the Fukuura Bridge, the biggest attraction of Fukuura Island. When you see the big attractions on the Matsushima coast, you will definitely see this red bridge. Many people check in on this bridge. The Fukuura Bridge connects Matsushima Main Island and Fukuura Island. It is a very large island. This red Fukuura Bridge is very good for taking pictures. It has a great view with the green island in front and the blue sea and blue sky. You can see the entire coast without any blind spots. You can also see this red bridge when taking a Matsushima cruise.