Things to Do in Shika (志賀町), Ishikawa: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Shika (志賀町) in Ishikawa Prefecture (Chubu, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Mushiga Mine (虫ヶ峰), Bessho Dake (別所岳), Koizumi Saki (小泉崎) and served by Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km) via the regional hub at Kanazawa Station & Kaga-Onsen Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen). Set at 48 m elevation (37.0892°N, 136.7715°E), Shika offers travelers a base for sampling regional Kanazawa kaitenzushi & nodoguro, Jibuni (duck or chicken stew in rich dashi), Kanazawa curry cuisine and exploring neighboring Nakanoto (中能登町) (17.3 km), Nanao (七尾市) (18.1 km), Hakui (羽咋市) (21.8 km), Anamizu (穴水町) (21.8 km).

Set across coastal plains and river valleys at 48 m elevation in Ishikawa Prefecture, Shika is anchored by local landmarks including Mushiga Mine (虫ヶ峰), Bessho Dake (別所岳), Koizumi Saki (小泉崎) and connects to neighboring Nakanoto, Nanao, Hakui via Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km). Within Ishikawa Prefecture, Shika (志賀町) serves as a town (町) in ishikawa prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Kenroku-en Garden, Higashi Chaya geisha district, Nagamachi samurai lanes, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Omicho Market, and Kaga Onsenkyo (Yamanaka, Yamashiro, Katayamazu).

What to See & Do in Shika (志賀町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Shika (志賀町) from Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km) at 48 m elevation (37.0892°N, 136.7715°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Shika):

• Mushiga Mine (虫ヶ峰) — local sightseeing landmark near Shika (志賀町).
• Bessho Dake (別所岳) — local sightseeing landmark near Shika (志賀町).
• Koizumi Saki (小泉崎) — local sightseeing landmark near Shika (志賀町).
• Sekidō San (石動山) — local sightseeing landmark near Shika (志賀町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Shika: Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km) (connecting to Kanazawa Station & Kaga-Onsen Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Shika

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Shika (志賀町) and Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Ishikawa Prefecture and Chubu:

• Nakanoto (中能登町) — 17.3 km from Shika (Ishikawa Prefecture)
• Nanao (七尾市) — 18.1 km from Shika (Ishikawa Prefecture)
• Hakui (羽咋市) — 21.8 km from Shika (Ishikawa Prefecture)
• Anamizu (穴水町) — 21.8 km from Shika (Ishikawa Prefecture)
• Hōdatsushimizu (宝達志水町) — 29.4 km from Shika (Ishikawa Prefecture)

Getting to Shika & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Shika (志賀町) via Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km): 2h 30m direct from Tokyo Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Kagayaki, or ~2h 05m from Kyoto/Osaka via Thunderbird + Hokuriku Shinkansen at Tsuruga. From Kanazawa Station & Kaga-Onsen Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km) to reach central Shika (37.0892°N, 136.7715°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Kanazawa with Shika (志賀町) and neighboring Nakanoto, Nanao, Hakui. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Shika, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Shika between Kanazawa and Nakanoto can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Shika: While Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km) anchors public transit for Shika, picking up a rental car at Kanazawa Station & Kaga-Onsen Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen) makes it easy to link Mushiga Mine (虫ヶ峰) and Bessho Dake (別所岳) with nearby Nakanoto (中能登町) (17.3 km), Nanao (七尾市) (18.1 km), Hakui (羽咋市) (21.8 km), Anamizu (穴水町) (21.8 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Shika (志賀町) & Ishikawa

Dining near Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km) and across Shika (志賀町) highlights the regional food culture of Ishikawa Prefecture and Chubu. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Shika:

• Kanazawa kaitenzushi & nodoguro — regional specialty enjoyed across Shika (志賀町) and Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Jibuni (duck or chicken stew in rich dashi) — regional specialty enjoyed across Shika (志賀町) and Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Kanazawa curry — regional specialty enjoyed across Shika (志賀町) and Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Kano snow crab (winter) — regional specialty enjoyed across Shika (志賀町) and Ishikawa Prefecture.
• Gold-leaf soft-serve ice cream & wagashi — regional specialty enjoyed across Shika (志賀町) and Ishikawa Prefecture.

If you are dining in Shika (志賀町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km).

Where to Stay in Shika (志賀町)

Visitors staying overnight in Shika (志賀町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km), or base at major rail hubs in Kanazawa (Kanazawa Station & Kaga-Onsen Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen)) or neighboring Nakanoto, Nanao, Hakui for quick train access into Shika. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Shika & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Shika (志賀町, 48 m elevation at 37.0892°N, 136.7715°E): Spring (April) for Kenroku-en cherry blossoms; autumn (November) for foliage and snow-rope pine tying (yukitsuri); winter (Nov–Mar) for snow crab and hot springs.

Wider sightseeing across Ishikawa Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Mushiga Mine (虫ヶ峰) in Shika (志賀町) includes: Kenroku-en Garden, Higashi Chaya geisha district, Nagamachi samurai lanes, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Omicho Market, and Kaga Onsenkyo (Yamanaka, Yamashiro, Katayamazu).

Practical Travel Tips for Shika (志賀町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Shika: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Kanazawa Station & Kaga-Onsen Station (Hokuriku Shinkansen) or Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km) for local bus schedules to Mushiga Mine (虫ヶ峰) and walking maps of Shika (志賀町).
• Cash & ATMs in Shika: Convenience stores and major hotels around Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Mushiga Mine (虫ヶ峰) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Shika accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Shika: Around Notonakajima Station (能登中島駅) (7.6 km) and neighboring Nakanoto, Nanao, Hakui, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.