Higashimatsushima City is located in Miyagi Prefecture, along Matsushima Bay, and is part of the Three Great Views of Japan, Matsushima. Matsushima Bay is dotted with 260 small islands, and visitors can take a sightseeing boat to tour the 'Four Great Views.' The natural landscapes of Okumatsushima Coast and Miyato Island are magnificent. Nobiru Beach boasts beautiful sandy shores. The local cuisine features Matsushima oysters (plump and delicious in winter), seaweed udon (a local specialty), Miyagi seafood rice bowl, Shiogama sushi, edamame sweet treats, and Sendai beef tongue (nearby), all offering exceptional flavours.