Things to Do in Shikama (色麻町), Miyagi: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

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

Overview & City Profile

Shikama (色麻町) in Miyagi Prefecture (Tohoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Sasakura Yama (笹倉山), Kitaizumiga Take (北泉ヶ岳), Daimyōjin Yama (大明神山) and served by Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)) via the regional hub at Sendai Station (Tohoku Shinkansen) & Sendai Airport (SDJ). Set at 383 m elevation (38.5000°N, 140.7500°E), Shikama offers travelers a base for sampling regional Gyutan (charcoal-grilled beef tongue), Zunda mochi (sweet edamame paste), Matsushima oysters cuisine and exploring neighboring Taiwa (大和町) (9.5 km), Ōhira (大衡村) (10.8 km), Kami (加美町) (11.5 km), Tomiya (富谷市) (16.1 km).

Situated across rolling inland terrain at 383 m elevation in Miyagi Prefecture, Shikama is anchored by local landmarks including Sasakura Yama (笹倉山), Kitaizumiga Take (北泉ヶ岳), Daimyōjin Yama (大明神山) and connects to neighboring Taiwa, Ōhira, Kami via Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)). Within Miyagi Prefecture, Shikama (色麻町) serves as a town (町) in miyagi prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Pine-clad islands of Matsushima Bay (one of Japan's Three Views), Date Masamune samurai heritage in Sendai, emerald Zao Okama crater lake, and Naruko Onsen.

What to See & Do in Shikama (色麻町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Shikama (色麻町) from Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)) at 383 m elevation (38.5000°N, 140.7500°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Shikama):

• Sasakura Yama (笹倉山) — local sightseeing landmark near Shikama (色麻町).
• Kitaizumiga Take (北泉ヶ岳) — local sightseeing landmark near Shikama (色麻町).
• Daimyōjin Yama (大明神山) — local sightseeing landmark near Shikama (色麻町).
• Funagata Yama (船形山) — local sightseeing landmark near Shikama (色麻町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Shikama: Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)) (connecting to Sendai Station (Tohoku Shinkansen) & Sendai Airport (SDJ)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Shikama

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Shikama (色麻町) and Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Miyagi Prefecture and Tohoku:

• Taiwa (大和町) — 9.5 km from Shikama (Miyagi Prefecture)
• Ōhira (大衡村) — 10.8 km from Shikama (Miyagi Prefecture)
• Kami (加美町) — 11.5 km from Shikama (Miyagi Prefecture)
• Tomiya (富谷市) — 16.1 km from Shikama (Miyagi Prefecture)
• Ōsaki (大崎市) — 19.8 km from Shikama (Miyagi Prefecture)

Getting to Shikama & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Shikama (色麻町) via Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)): 1h 31m from Tokyo Station on the JR Tohoku Shinkansen Hayabusa to Sendai. From Sendai Station (Tohoku Shinkansen) & Sendai Airport (SDJ), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)) to reach central Shikama (38.5000°N, 140.7500°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Sendai with Shikama (色麻町) and neighboring Taiwa, Ōhira, Kami. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Shikama, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Shikama between Sendai and Taiwa 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 Shikama: While Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)) anchors public transit for Shikama, picking up a rental car at Sendai Station (Tohoku Shinkansen) & Sendai Airport (SDJ) makes it easy to link Sasakura Yama (笹倉山) and Kitaizumiga Take (北泉ヶ岳) with nearby Taiwa (大和町) (9.5 km), Ōhira (大衡村) (10.8 km), Kami (加美町) (11.5 km), Tomiya (富谷市) (16.1 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Shikama (色麻町) & Miyagi

Dining near Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)) and across Shikama (色麻町) highlights the regional food culture of Miyagi Prefecture and Tohoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Shikama:

• Gyutan (charcoal-grilled beef tongue) — regional specialty enjoyed across Shikama (色麻町) and Miyagi Prefecture.
• Zunda mochi (sweet edamame paste) — regional specialty enjoyed across Shikama (色麻町) and Miyagi Prefecture.
• Matsushima oysters — regional specialty enjoyed across Shikama (色麻町) and Miyagi Prefecture.
• Sasakamaboko (bamboo-leaf fish cakes) — regional specialty enjoyed across Shikama (色麻町) and Miyagi Prefecture.
• Sendai-style sushi — regional specialty enjoyed across Shikama (色麻町) and Miyagi Prefecture.

If you are dining in Shikama (色麻町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)).

Where to Stay in Shikama (色麻町)

Visitors staying overnight in Shikama (色麻町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)), or base at major rail hubs in Sendai (Sendai Station (Tohoku Shinkansen) & Sendai Airport (SDJ)) or neighboring Taiwa, Ōhira, Kami for quick train access into Shikama. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Shikama & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Shikama (色麻町, 383 m elevation at 38.5000°N, 140.7500°E): April for Shiroishi River cherry blossoms; August 6–8 for the Sendai Tanabata Festival; October–November for Naruko Gorge autumn foliage.

Wider sightseeing across Miyagi Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Sasakura Yama (笹倉山) in Shikama (色麻町) includes: Pine-clad islands of Matsushima Bay (one of Japan's Three Views), Date Masamune samurai heritage in Sendai, emerald Zao Okama crater lake, and Naruko Onsen.

Practical Travel Tips for Shikama (色麻町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Shikama: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Sendai Station (Tohoku Shinkansen) & Sendai Airport (SDJ) or Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)) for local bus schedules to Sasakura Yama (笹倉山) and walking maps of Shikama (色麻町).
• Cash & ATMs in Shikama: Convenience stores and major hotels around Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Sasakura Yama (笹倉山) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Shikama accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Shikama: Around Shikama Port Ferry Terminal & Mainland Rail Gateway (Nishifurukawa Station (西古川駅)) and neighboring Taiwa, Ōhira, Kami, 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.