Japan｜Matsushima Godaido

📍 Address • Japanese: 111 Matuchō‑chōnai, Matsushima, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture 981-0213, Japan   ⸻ 🕒 Business Hours & Fees • Opening hours: Usually 08:30–17:00, slightly adjusted according to the season, the bridge closes at sunset  • Tickets: Free admission   ⸻ 🚗 Transportation Public transportation 1. Take the JR Senseki Line from Sendai Station for about 40 minutes to Matsushima Kaigan Station (one-way trip is about 420 yen)  2. From Matsushima Kaigan Station, it is about an 8–10 minute walk to Godaido  Drive • You can drive from the "Matsushima Coast IC" and the drive takes about 15 minutes. The location is next to the Songshima Coast, and there are vacancies near the parking lot. ⸻ 👍 Reasons for recommendation 1. One of the three most scenic views in Japan: The five vermilion halls located on a small island in Matsushima Bay are a classic picture of Matsushima scenery  2. Rare Momoyama period architecture: Rebuilt by Date Masamune in 1604, it is one of the few Buddhist temples in the Tohoku region with Momoyama culture style, and is now an important cultural property  3. The symbolic conception of the transparent bridge: "Sukashi Bridge" has a large interval between the bridge decks, which is challenging to walk on, and also implies the beautiful meaning of "making a connection" and "foreseeing the future"  4. The quiet sea view and historical sites coexist: You can enjoy the Matsushima Bay filled with sea air while experiencing the tranquility and cultural atmosphere of the temple. It is a good place for taking pictures and relaxing 🏨 Recommended cost-effective hotels The Matsushima area is suitable for those who want to be close to the sea, have hot springs and convenient transportation: • Matsushima Ichinobo (松島一の坊) It has a natural sea view hot spring bath, some room types include breakfast and Japanese dinner, large space, suitable for families/couples, about 5 minutes drive from Godaido  • Matsushima Century Hotel Located on the seaside, the room overlooks Matsushima Bay, with public hot springs and sauna, open-air bath or family bath options, convenient transportation and good value for money, breakfast is provided  • Petit Hotel Bistro Abalon A small and friendly European villa-style hotel, close to the station, within walking distance of Godaido, room rate includes breakfast, suitable for budget travelers  These three hotels are not only well located and well-equipped, but also well-balanced in price and quality. They are popular and well-reputed choices in the Matsushima area 🙂 ⸻ ✅ Tips • Visiting time: The light is softest in the early morning or dusk, there are fewer tourists, and it is more ideal for taking pictures. • Season reference: Spring cherry blossoms and autumn maples are the most beautiful times in Matsushima. If you want to take a bath + enjoy the scenery, you can avoid the peak season crowds. • Note: Please be careful when walking across the bridge. The bridge is wide and children need to be accompanied. • Admission and worship in the temple: Free. The Buddha statue is opened every 33 years. The next time is scheduled for 2039. You can enter the hall to worship and take photos in that year. #7月好去处2025