Recommended Reservation Available
Oyster Paradise Matsushima
Experience oyster farming and tasting at one of Japan's Three Most Scenic Spots.
Operation Period
October-March
Time Required
6.5 hours
Number of Participants
2〜8people
Price
The Tohoku region is a foodie’s paradise – especially if you love fresh, delicious seafood! The entire coastline of Miyagi Prefecture is famous for its giant, milky, juicy oysters. Oysters from Matsushima are particularly famous throughout Japan and they hold strong ties with oyster cuisine around the world. Locally produced oyster ‘babies’ are being exported to other oyster-loving countries like France for overseas cultivation.
This guided tour will introduce you to both the culture and flavours of Tohoku experienced through local oyster farming with a local fisherman! Harvest and taste fresh oysters from Matsushima Bay.
The tour will include a trip out to the oyster farms on a boat with a local fisherman who will show you around the bay and tell you more about what makes Miyagi Prefecture the perfect environment for cultivating oysters. On the boat, you will stop at one of the oyster farms to taste up to 3 fresh oysters each, directly pulled from the ocean! You can add a variety of condiments and try pairing the oysters with a glass of local sake. Back on shore, sit down at a local oyster shack to continue the feast with all-you-can eat steamed oysters, oyster rice and oyster soup!!
| Experience Program Name | Oyster Paradise Matsushima |
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| Activity Location | Matsushima Bay |
| Time Required | 6.5 hours |
| Operation Period | October-March |
| Start Time | 10:00 |
| Minimum number of participants | 2people |
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| Maximum number of participants | 8people |
| Reservation Deadline | 2 days before by 10:00 |
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| What is included in the price | ・Oyster harvesting experience from fishing boat ・Cruise of Matsushima Bay ・All-you-can-eat oyster lunch ・Walking tour of Matsushima Bay ・Freshly made oyster senbei (rice-cracker) ・Private English speaking guide ・Insurance | ||
| What is not included in the price | - Any additional meals and drinks - Optional tour to Zuiganji and Entsuin Temples (can be added for +3000 yen per group) | ||
| Method of Payment | Credit Card (VISA, AMEX, JCB, Master) | ||
| Cancellation Policy | Up to 3 days before: no cancellation fee. 2 days before: 20% 1 before: 30% On the day: 100% |
| Meeting Spot | JR Sendai Station In front of the "Stained Glass" on the 2nd floor. |
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| Meeting Time | 10:00 |
| Access | JR Sendai Station |
| Parking | No |
| Barrier-free Access | No |
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| About Guides and Tours | Operated by a multi-lingual guide. Multi-lingual guide: Japanese, English, Chinese are available. Other languages are available upon request. |
| About multi-lingual support | Japanese／English／Chinese (Simplified)／Chinese (Traditional) |
Experience the culture and flavors of Japan's most scenic bay!