Sights & Attractions in The Japan Alps and the North Chubu Coast
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Things to Do in Noto-hanto (Noto Peninsula)
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Hakui
The train from Kanazawa runs along the coast until Hakui, 40 minutes... |
Towns | Noto-hanto (Noto Peninsula) |
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Mawaki Onsen
Southeast of Suzu is this open-air onsen. Artifacts, including... |
Hot Springs / Spas | Noto-hanto (Noto Peninsula) |
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Myojo-ji
This less-visited but well-tended temple complex is a few miles... |
Religious Sites | Noto-hanto (Noto Peninsula) |
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Nanao
This town is best known for its festivals. Seihakusai festival... |
Towns | Noto-hanto (Noto Peninsula) |
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Noto Seacoast
Although you can take the inland bus directly north from Kanazawa... |
Scenic Drives | Noto-hanto (Noto Peninsula) |
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Rokko-zaki
From Sosogi, you can continue around the peninsula's northern... |
Geological Sites | Noto-hanto (Noto Peninsula) |
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Soji-ji
The Zen temple complex at Monzen once served as the Soto sect's... |
Religious Sites | Noto-hanto (Noto Peninsula) |
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Sosogi
From Wajima an hourly bus runs to this small village 20 minutes... |
Towns | Noto-hanto (Noto Peninsula) |
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Suzu
The same hourly bus that runs between Wajima and Sosogi continues... |
Towns | Noto-hanto (Noto Peninsula) |
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Takaoka
Takaoka, the southern gateway to the Noto Peninsula, has Japan's... |
Towns | Noto-hanto (Noto Peninsula) |
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Wajima
Only 16 km (10 mi) and one bus stop up the road from Monzen... |
Towns | Noto-hanto (Noto Peninsula) |
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