YOKI MATSUSHIMA, a Private Tour to the 'Four Great Views' Limited to One Group Per Day, to Open in August 2026

Grand Vista Hotel & Resort (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yukio Arai) will open YOKI MATSUSHIMA, a slow-luxury hotel with all rooms offering ocean views and private onsen, in Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture, in August 2026.

In advance of the opening, we are launching the sale of experiential plans themed around 'Local Focus (Regional Collaboration).' The first offering is a private tour limited to one group per day, visiting two of the 'Four Great Views'—scenic spots overlooking over 260 islands floating in Matsushima Bay—accompanied by hotel cast members. Combining breathtaking views with kaiseki cuisine featuring seasonal Sanriku delicacies, we offer a premium stay experience unique to Matsushima.

The 'Four Great Views' refer to four scenic locations offering panoramic views of Matsushima Bay and its more than 260 islands. In this plan, our hotel cast will accompany guests to two locations of their choice, guiding them while sharing local stories and backgrounds, allowing guests to deeply experience the region’s culture and human connections.

Under the banner of 'Local Focus (Regional Collaboration),' YOKI MATSUSHIMA aims to deliver uniquely 'SLOW LUXURY' experiences in collaboration with the local community, connecting surrounding areas and the entire Tohoku region through experiences, cuisine, and space, with the hotel as a hub. Moving forward, we will not only let visitors enjoy Matsushima’s charm within Matsushima but also communicate its appeal in all directions—from Matsushima to the region and from the region to Matsushima—creating new experiential value.

[YOKI MATSUSHIMA: Immersing in the Beautiful Moments of Matsushima]

Surrender to the gentle flow of time in Matsushima, filled with the blessings of the land. As a slow-luxury hotel offering moments of healing and intellectual joy through deep connections with the region, we invite you to 'immerse in the beautiful moments of Matsushima.'

Beautiful moments immersed in Matsushima’s fine hot springs, exquisite cuisine, and scenic beauty. To realize this concept, YOKI MATSUSHIMA offers premium time for guests to fully savor the local terroir through three pillars: EXPERIENCE, FOOD, and SPACE.

[EXPERIENCE: Blending into the Region, Maturing with the Region]

A journey that goes beyond simply viewing scenery—to deeply experience the profound charm of Matsushima.

Beyond Matsushima as a tourist destination, we offer special experiential programs that connect deeply with the culture and people of this land.

Here await unique surprises,感动, and new discoveries found nowhere else.

We invite you on a journey to the unknown value (stories) of Matsushima, felt through your senses.

[Plan Overview]

One group per day only! An overnight plan touring two of the spectacular 'Four Great Views,' where over 260 islands of Matsushima Bay unfold in a single panoramic vista.

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Price: (Example)

[Private Hinoki Open-Air Bath with Continuous Onsen Flow] Japanese-Western Twin Room <58–62 sqm>

From ¥78,300 per person (based on double occupancy) ※Including tax and service charge

■ Tour Experience Details

A private tour limited to one group per day, accompanied by hotel cast members. The cast will guide guests while sharing local stories and backgrounds, offering an experience where guests not only view the scenery but also feel the connection to the land’s culture and people.

・The 'Four Great Views': Spectacular locations offering panoramic views of over 260 islands floating in Matsushima Bay

'Sōkan - Daikōsen' 'Ikan - Taimonzan'

The 'Four Great Views' are said to have been selected in the Edo period by Confucian scholar Funayama Mannen, offering views of Matsushima Bay from four different directions (east, west, south, north). Based on the impression of the scenery from each location, they were given poetic names: 'Sōkan' (Grand View), 'Reikan' (Elegant View), 'Yūkan' (Secluded View), and 'Ikan' (Majestic View).

For this tour, guests may choose two of the four locations to visit.

・Start time: 9:00 AM–
※Transportation to the entrance of the Four Great Views will be by car. After disembarking, the guide will lead on foot. As the tour involves mountain climbing, guidance will be adjusted according to guests’ conditions.
※Approximately 40 minutes round-trip per location.

'Sōkan - Daikōsen'

A striking contrast between the rugged Sagatei Gorge and the calm waters of Matsushima Bay.

From the summit, enjoy a dynamic 360-degree panoramic view where islands dotting the blue sea spread out like an intricate 'miniature garden.'

'Reikan - Tomiyama'

A serene sacred site beloved by Emperor Meiji, where numerous temple treasures of Date Masamune’s daughter, Gorohachi-hime, rest in peace.

From Daigyō-ji Temple, surrounded by ancient trees, a refined and elegant panorama overlooking three seas will cleanse your soul.

'Ikan - Taimonzan'

An overwhelming scale as powerful Pacific waves crash against the cliffs.

With the tranquil islands of Matsushima in the background, the beautiful comings and goings of ships in Shiogama Port evoke the dynamism of nature and the rhythm of the sea.

'Yūkan - Ōgiyama'

A hidden retreat nestled deep within Sōkansan Mountain. From the summit, the bay’s inlet gracefully emerges in the shape of a 'fan.'

This famed spot, where the Sendai feudal lord once brewed tea, continues to convey its profound, mystical beauty.

・Kaiseki Cuisine

Concept: Wabishungo (Harmony, Beauty, Season, Homeland)

The essence of Japanese cuisine, the pinnacle of gourmet delight. A Matsushima meal celebrating seasonal colors and local flavors.

YOKI STYLE presents Matsushima’s four seasons and regional values (local culture, resources, stories) through cuisine.

We aim to create a culinary cultural experience where guests can enjoy not only the chef’s carefully selected ingredients but also their stories and origins.

Dinner: Seasonal Homeland of the Night, Savored with the Five Senses

Monthly rotating kaiseki cuisine. Featuring sashimi of fresh Sanriku fish such as Shiogama-bred hon-maguro and Sanriku-returning katsuo, grilled over domestic binchōtan charcoal with straw, and charcoal-grilled 'Kampō Wagyu' beef from Sekimura Farm in Kurihara City, Miyagi Prefecture.

Example Kaiseki Menu for Hazuki (August) ※Menu changes monthly

Zensai (Appetizer): Gazeuni from Onagawa

Zensai (Assorted Delicacies): Matsushima Bay scallop from Ogatsu / Roast duck breast / Matsushima conger eel / Shrimp chawanmushi with Sendai tea beans

Soup: Botan gourami with junsai

Sashimi: Sea bass from offshore Sanriku grilled with straw / Kobu-jime tai (sea bream) from Ishinomaki / Katsuo with silver skin sashimi

Simmered Dish: Deep-fried Kamo eggplant in broth

Pallet Cleanser: Botan shrimp, akagai, yolk vinegar

Main Course: Charcoal-grilled Kampō Wagyu beef from Kurihara

Rice Course: Shirasu rice with vegetables from Utatsu, cooked in a kama /

　　　Shijima clam miso soup from Jūsan-hama / Pickles

Dessert: Roughly pureed peach jelly / Zunda cheesecake / Matcha monaka

Breakfast: Awakening to the Season and Blessings of the Homeland

Centered on 'Ginshari' rice, carefully selected from contracted local farmers and cooked in a traditional feather kettle, we offer a variety of 'rice companions' such as miso soup made with 'Matsushima Awase,' a special blend from a long-established miso brewery, charcoal-grilled fish or dashimaki tamago, freshly shaved katsuobushi, and nori from Higashimatsushima Ōmagarihama. In collaboration with local producers and artisans, we provide a dining experience that reflects the terroir of Matsushima.

Example Summer Breakfast Menu ※Menu changes seasonally

Thinly shaved honkarebushi from Ishinomaki Maruhei

Chūshinuri heavy plate: Sendai snow vegetable simmered / Tarako in soy sauce / Tsukudani of raw nori from Shichigahama / Kinpira gobo

Small Dish: Miyagi Shiro-meshi tofu, drained in a bamboo basket

Simmered Dish: Cold summer vegetables in a bowl

Grilled Dish: Choose between grilled fish or dashimaki tamago

Kama-cooked Ginshari rice: Tsuruhime rice from Kurihara / Pickles

Miso Soup: Sendai white miso soup

Dessert: Seasonal fruits with Iwate yogurt