Although you can reach Matsushima in 40 minutes by train from Sendai, the best way is to stop off at Shiogama and take the one-hour boat cruise acroseMatsushima Bay.
Train is the best option to get to Matushima. 
mnli hypothesis: Train is the best option to get to Matushima.  premise: Although you can reach Matsushima in 40 minutes by train from Sendai, the best way is to stop off at Shiogama and take the one-hour boat cruise acroseMatsushima Bay.