Kumano District, Shika Town, Ishikawa Prefecture

This vacation rental is an authentic Canadian log house. The interior is decorated with antique English furniture and handmade patchwork quilts, all of which have been carefully selected by the owner. All amenities necessary for a comfortable stay are provided, so guests can simply relax upon arrival in the luxurious space. A rental cottage, Harvest, is located a five-minute walk away.

• Address :

  Na-1-223, Yaguradani, Shika-cho, Hakui-gun, Ishikawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)767-32-3896 (Pension Cruise)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  10-minute drive from the Nishiyama interchange on the Noto Satoyama Kaido; 10-minute drive from the Nishiyama parking area (please inquire for pickup service)

• Check-in :

  3:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  11:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥20,000 per night for up to 4 people, plus ¥4,000 for each additional person up to 7 people (pay at the lodge)

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

• Bedroom :

  Two bedrooms for up to 7 people in building with lock; Western-style beds

• Bathroom :

  Bathroom available (with lock); bathtub available from check-in to checkout

• Toilet :

  Western style

• Meals :

  Not available (Cafe Cruise is a 5-minute walk away)

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

This inn occupies a traditional Noto minka (folk house) on a farm, and it accepts only one group per day. Guests can experience the classic rural lifestyle that has existed here since ancient times. In the attached barn, guests can participate in dyeing workshops, barbecues, and activities related to food, such as preparing fish and baking pizza in a stone oven. Make the most of your stay in the woodlands by taking a sauna or going for a walk in the hills behind the house.

• Address :

  Ri-22, Machii, Shika-cho, Hakui-gun, Ishikawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)90-9120-9751

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  15-minute drive from Nishiyama interchange on the Noto Satoyama Kaido; 15-minute drive from Nishiyama parking area (pickup service available by reservation)

• Check-in :

  3:00 p.m.

• Check-out :

  10:00 a.m.

• Rates :

  From ¥6,600 per night (no meals)

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

• Bedroom :

  Available for up to 10 people (no locks); Japanese futons

• Bathroom :

  2 showers for guest use only (no locks), but changing rooms have locks; hours of availability on request; 15-minute drive to hot-spring facilities

• Toilet :

  2 Western-style toilets (for guests only)

• Meals :

  Dinner can be catered by a nearby restaurant or obtained at the facility's barn barbecue; breakfast on request.

• Wi-Fi :

  Available

A menu that abounds with dishes that feature fresh seafood from Noto. There are various set menus and à la carte items, but the restaurant can also accommodate specific requests. Lunch is from ¥1,200 to ¥2,000, and dinner from ¥3,000 to ¥6,000.

• Address :

  Ri-67 Sanmyo, Shika-cho, Hakui-gun, Ishikawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)767-47-1021

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  15-minute drive from Nishiyama interchange on the Noto Satoyama Kaido

• Opening Hours :

  Noon–2:00 p.m. and 6:00–8:00 p.m.

• Closed :

  Mondays

• Cuisine :

  Japanese cuisine, Chinese cuisine

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Not available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

This cozy forest café is located in the Noto Shika-no-Sato Resort. The most popular menu item is Dal Bhat, a Nepalese lentil dish with local ingredients, including homegrown vegetables and herbs. The café also offers doria, grilled curry, and other dishes. At teatime, enjoy homemade cakes with coffee or tea.

• Address :

  Na-1-131, Yaguradani, Shika-cho, Hakui-gun, Ishikawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)80-6350-4558

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  10-minute drive from Nishiyama interchange on the Noto Satoyama Kaido

• Opening Hours :

  Noon–5:00 p.m.

• Closed :

  Wednesdays and Thursdays

• Cuisine :

  Café

• Foreign Language Menu :

  Not available

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB

In this creative workshop, held in an old barn, participants will turn handkerchiefs, tote bags, and more into colorful works of art using dyes made from wild plants and vegetables collected in the area. The workshop leaders are local people, and they teach participants all about dyeing with medicinal herbs, including how the herbs disinfect and deodorize fabric and make it insect repellent.

• Meeting Place :

  Old Folk House Kozue, Ri-22 Machii, Shika-cho, Hakui-gun, Ishikawa, Japan

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)90-9120-9751 (Old Folk House Kozue)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  15-minute drive from Nishiyama interchange on the Noto Satoyama Kaido

• Duration :

  3 hours

• Fee :

  From ¥2,000 (depending on the materials used)

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese and English (via translation app)

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  None

Relaxing cooking classes held in scenic forest cafes and woodland kitchens surrounded by the rich nature of Noto. Enjoy using vegetables grown in Noto, fresh seafood, and native medicinal herbs in these locally-run workshops that emphasize the joy of both cooking and eating. Tuck into the taste of Noto!

• Meeting Place :

  Café Makan, Na-1-131, Yaguradani, Shika-cho, Hakui-gun, Ishikawa Prefecture

• Telephone Number :

  +81 (0)80-6350-4558 (Café Makan)

• Telephone Languages :

  Japanese

• Access :

  10-minute drive from Nishiyama interchange on the Noto Satoyama Kaido

• Duration :

  5 hours (noon–5:00 p.m.)

• Fee :

  ¥4,000 to ¥10,000

• Languages Supported :

  Japanese and English (via translation app)

• Accepted Credit Cards :

  VISA/Mastercard/AMEX/JCB