We arrived at Matsushima kaigan JRStation with our luggage in tow. Not seeing the pay phones conveniently located by the station to request a shuttle, we walked the hill to Matsushima Breezbay. Check in was very smooth and the staff were kindly using English to assist with explanations of the facility. Our room was clean and very nicely situated with a partial view of Matsushima Bay. We reserved the ‘half board’ option which included delicious Shabu-Shabu (Japanese hotpot) featuring Matsushima’s famous oysters (Kaki) and Sendai’ Beef Tongue (Gyutan). Dinner also included a generous buffet you can enjoy as your hotpot heats up. Breakfast was an equally generous mix of Japanese and Western offerings including sausage, pre-made hot cakes and Belgian waffles, salad, rice, pickles and deep fried oysters. Both meals were delicious! Both nights we stayed, we made use of the private bath. The included shampoo, conditioner and body lotions were handy and the bubbling waters of the bath melted all the stress away. My only negative comment for the baths though was the strong smell of chlorine emanating from the water. My favorite part of the hotel was watching the sunset over Matsushima Bay whilst enjoying the delicious meals and awaking early in the morning and hearing the birds outside. Such a relaxing stay!