Saigyo Moshi no Matsu Park

Saigyo-modoshi no Matsu Park is a hill with a panoramic view of Matsushima Bay. As the name suggests, this is also the place where Priest Saigyo is said to have given up on going to Matsushima after losing a Zen debate with a herdsman during his pilgrimage to various countries. The area of ​​Saigyo-modoshi no Matsu Park is a famous spot for viewing more than 260 cherry blossom trees, and during the cherry blossom viewing season, you can enjoy a unique cherry blossom viewing experience from the observatory where you can see the cherry blossoms and Matsushima Bay all in one.