Miyagi, Japan · Asia
Shikama is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Ōhira, 59km from Zao Echo Line.
Shikama is a town located in Miyagi, Japan. With a population of 6,698, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Shikama sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shikama to your route.
Shikama (色麻町, Shikama-chō) is a town located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 May 2020, the town had an estimated population of 6,723, and a population density of 62 persons per km2 in 20961 households. The total area of the town is 109.28 square kilometres (42.19 sq mi).
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Shikama is located in Miyagi, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 38.5479 latitude, 140.8570 longitude.
Shikama has a population of approximately 6,698 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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landmark
A narrow gorge lined with three- and four-storey wooden ryokan from the Taisho era, facing each other across a river and lit by gas lamps after dark. Cars park outside the village and visitors walk the last stretch in.
28 km · about 35 min drive
mountain pass
Mountain road over the Zao range between Miyagi and Yamagata, climbing past the emerald Okama crater lake. Opens each spring through towering snow walls and blazes with colour in autumn.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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