Fukuurajima Island
福浦島
A small island linked by a 252-metre vermilion bridge known as the 'Deai Bridge' (Meeting Bridge). A loop trail around the island offers close views of the islands of Matsushima Bay.
Fukuurajima is a small island in Matsushima Bay. The whole island is a prefectural natural park with about 300 plant species. Walk from Matsushima-Kaigan to the vermilion Fukuura Bridge, which is 252 metres long and nicknamed the 'Deai Bridge'. After crossing, you can follow the loop trail around the island in about an hour, passing Benten-dō and several viewpoints. The bridge toll is about 200 yen. The island is open roughly from 8:00 to 17:00 (until 16:30 in winter). It is a 10-minute walk from Matsushima-Kaigan Station, making it a good stroll after a boat trip.
Opening hours
About 08:00-17:00 (until 16:30 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Godaido Hall
- Matsushima Bay Cruise
- Matsushima Fish Market
- Ojima Island
- Kanrantei Tea House
- Entsu-in Temple
- Zuiganji Temple
- Saigyo Modoshi no Matsu Park