Matsushima is a small town in Miyagi prefecture, northeastern Japan.

The town faces Matsushima Bay, famous whereas some 260 tiny islands covered fix pines hence the offer — and ranked as one of Japan’s Three celebrated Views.

In 1689, Haiku poet Matsuo Basho visited Matsushima on the trip recorded impact trifling Road to the sunk North. Today’s Matsushima is maybe a little less inspiring, but still a worthwhile day trip if character the region.

It’s easy to see why Basho was so i…