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Madoiwa rock at Sosogi Coast
Chubu, Nature

Sosogi Coast

by touristinjapanupdated on February 2, 2019February 11, 2019Leave a Comment on Sosogi Coast

The Sosogi Coast, is an approximately 2km (1.25mi) stretch of rocky coast along the northern shore of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The weather-worn rock formations define the appearance of this coast line, which has earned a listing as a “special place of scenic beauty“, a designation given by the Japanese government. 

Wajima Morning Market (Asaichi)
Chubu, Food, Life in Japan

Wajima Morning Market (Asaichi)

by touristinjapanupdated on December 29, 2018February 4, 2019Leave a Comment on Wajima Morning Market (Asaichi)

Wajima Morning Market is a local producers market on Asaichi-dori avenue in Wajima City, well known for its unique atmosphere and abundance of fresh produce.

Rokkozaki Lighthouse (Noto peninsula)
Attractions, Chubu

Rokkozaki Lighthouse

by touristinjapanupdated on January 7, 2019January 28, 2019Leave a Comment on Rokkozaki Lighthouse

Rokkozaki Lighthouse (Rokkouzaki, 禄剛崎,ろっこうさき) is a beautiful lighthouse located at the very tip of the Noto Peninsula.

Shiroyone Senmaida (noto peninsula)
Attractions, Chubu, Life in Japan

Shiroyone Senmaida (1000 rice paddies)

by touristinjapanupdated on January 3, 2019January 21, 2019Leave a Comment on Shiroyone Senmaida (1000 rice paddies)

Shiroyone Senmaida (literally “1000 rice paddies of Shiroyone”), is a scenic, terraced rice field located in Shiroyone Town, 11km north-east of Wajima city.

Suzu Sea Salt Village, Noto Peninsula
Attractions, Chubu, Life in Japan

Okunoto Salt Farm Village

by touristinjapanupdated on December 9, 2018January 14, 2019Leave a Comment on Okunoto Salt Farm Village

Okunoto, meaning “inner part of Noto”, is home to a unique tradition of salt production. In this area of Japan, the locals have been producing salt from sea water for centuries. The methods, by which the salt is extracted from the water, have changed over the years. In the Okunoto Sea Salt Village, however, the …

Sojiji Soin Temple (Noto), Kyo-zo
Chubu, Temples and Shrines

Sojiji Soin Temple

by touristinjapanupdated on December 9, 2018January 7, 2019Leave a Comment on Sojiji Soin Temple

Sojiji Temple, or Sojiji Soin Father Temple, is a Zen temple located on the Noto Peninsula, in Ishikawa Prefecture. Sojiji was historically a very important Zen Temple in Japan, overseeing 16,000 subordinate temples across the country. Sadly large parts of the temple were destroyed during a fire in 1898. Over the years the buildings were …

Kotogahama Beach, Noto Peninsula
Chubu, Nature

Kotogahama Beach (Singing Sand)

by touristinjapanupdated on December 2, 2018December 31, 2018Leave a Comment on Kotogahama Beach (Singing Sand)

Towards the northern end of the rugged Noto Kongo Coast you find Kotogahama, a beach of singing sand. The flat, sandy beach stands out, on the otherwise dark and rocky shoreline. Due to the shape of the beach, and lack of large rocks in the water, the waves can roll in nicely, thus creating a …

Wajima kiriko art museum
Attractions, Chubu, Life in Japan

Wajima Kiriko Art Museum

by touristinjapanupdated on November 27, 2018December 24, 2018Leave a Comment on Wajima Kiriko Art Museum

Wajima Kiriko Art Museum displays a collection of 31 unique Kiriko lanterns. Kiriko lanterns are used during Matsuri to guide portable shrines which are carried around as part of the festival ceremony. In the Noto region the Kiriko lanterns have become so popular, that they can be the main attraction themselves.

Noto Kongo Coast, rugged coast landscape
Chubu, Nature

Noto Kongo Coast

by touristinjapanupdated on December 29, 2018December 17, 2018Leave a Comment on Noto Kongo Coast

Noto Kongo Coast (sometimes referred to as Notokongou) is a rugged stretch of coast on the western side of the Noto Peninsula, in Ishikawa Prefecture.

Yoshitsune no Funakakushi, Noto Kongo Coast, Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture
Chubu, Nature

Yoshitsune no Funakakushi & Yase Cliff

by touristinjapanupdated on November 27, 2018December 10, 2018Leave a Comment on Yoshitsune no Funakakushi & Yase Cliff

Yoshitsune no Funakakushi, literally meaning “Yoshitsunes Boat Hiding” is a long, narrow gorge found on the Noto Kongo Coast of the Noto Peninsula.

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