One-day travel cost guide for Matsushima
A minimum spending reference compiled from prices confirmed on this site. It excludes lodging, shopping and flights. Transport uses base fares, so actual costs will be higher.
Three meals a day
| Meal type | Per meal | Three-meal total |
|---|---|---|
| Beef bowl, regular size (並盛) | ¥480–¥498≈ US$3.04–US$3.16 | ¥1,440–¥1,494≈ US$9.13–US$9.47 |
| Ramen (standard bowl) | ¥490–from ¥980≈ US$3.11–US$6.21 | ¥1,470–from ¥2,940≈ US$9.32–US$18.64 |
| Kake udon (smallest size) | from ¥360–¥440≈ US$2.28–US$2.79 | from ¥1,080–¥1,320≈ US$6.85–US$8.37 |
| Hamburger (single item) | from ¥190–from ¥280≈ US$1.2–US$1.77 | from ¥570–from ¥840≈ US$3.61–US$5.32 |
| Cheapest plate ×5 | ¥550–¥600≈ US$3.49–US$3.8 | ¥1,650–¥1,800≈ US$10.46–US$11.41 |
| 2 tuna-mayo rice balls + 1 green tea | ¥558–¥633≈ US$3.54–US$4.01 | ¥1,674–¥1,899≈ US$10.61–US$12.04 |
Chain prices are nationwide standard prices; some branches charge different prices.
Transport
Taxi (maximum fare, standard car)
¥800 for the first 1.2 km, then ¥100 every 254 m
≈ US$5.07 / US$0.63
Each company sets its fare between this maximum and the minimum. Time-based charges in slow traffic, late-night and winter surcharges, and some companies’ shorter-first-distance fares are not included.
In effect from 2026-07-01 · Official page
| Operator | Ticket | IC card | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matsushima TownTown bus, general (age 69 and under) | ¥200≈ US$1.27 | Not listed | Official page |
Admission
| Site | Adult | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Zuiganji Temple | ¥1,000≈ US$6.34 | Official page |
| Entsuin Temple | ¥500≈ US$3.17 | Official page |
| Kanrantei | ¥300≈ US$1.9 | Official page |
| Matsushima island cruise, Niomaru course (about 50 min) | ¥1,500≈ US$9.51 | Official page |
Checked 2026-10-16
Public bath
Adult price cap for an ordinary public bath.
Miyagi（pref.miyagi.jp） · Checked 2026-10-13
Accommodation tax (per person, per night)
Miyagi Prefecture (incl. Sendai)Combined prefectural and municipal tax
- Under ¥6,000No tax
- ¥6,000 or more¥300
One-day example
Calculated with 3 beef-bowl-level meals, 4 rides at the lowest fare listed on this site, and 1 public-bath visit.
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