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Matsushima is a collection of more than 260 tiny pine-covered islands located off the coast of [[Miyagi prefecture]]. Along with [[Itsukushima Shrine]] and [[Amanohashidate]], it is considered one of the Three (Most) Beautiful Views in Japan.

Matsushima is a collection of more than 260 tiny pine-covered islands located off the coast of [[Miyagi prefecture]]. Along with [[Itsukushima Shrine]] and [[Amanohashidate]], it is considered one of the Three (Most) Beautiful Views in Japan.

Among the famous sights amongst the Matsushima islands is the temple of [[Zuiganji]], the Godaidô Hall of which was originally built in [[807]], and rebuilt in [[1604]].

Among the famous sights amongst the Matsushima islands are the temple of [[Zuiganji]], built in [[828]] and significantly restored in [[1609]]; and the [[Godaido|Godaidô Hall]], which was originally built in [[807]], and rebuilt in [[1604]].

Though the 2011 March 11th tsunami directly struck Matsushima, its force was broken up by the islands, protecting both the islands themselves and a section of nearby mainland coastline from more severe damage.

Though the 2011 March 11th tsunami directly struck Matsushima, its force was broken up by the islands, protecting both the islands themselves and a section of nearby mainland coastline from more severe damage.