1 night
One night from Sendai by train: sights and a harbor seafood BBQ
No car needed. Afternoon on the Matsushima waterfront, then seafood from the shops next door, grilled on the covered porch.
Plan your trip
Find a trip that fits
Choose your group, nights and how you're traveling. Trips re-order with the best match first. Each one is a real, doable route with ISSO as your base.
2 nights
Two nights with kids by car: Matsushima, Oku-Matsushima, Shiogama
Short drives, long evenings at the house. Free parking for up to 3 cars.
2 nights
From Tokyo in 2 nights: Sendai city and a Matsushima harbor town
Made for visitors to Japan. Shinkansen plus local trains only; no rental car or Japanese driving permit needed.
3 nights
Up to 9 people, 3 nights: Matsushima as your base for day trips
Where a whole house pays off. With a washer and dryer you can pack light.
Any trip
If it rains
Swap these into any plan. The BBQ porch is covered, so dinner goes ahead regardless.
ISSO sleeps up to 9 in one private house. Once your plan takes shape, check your dates.
Check availabilityOpening hours, boat timetables and prices change. Check official sites before you go.