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Noto Peninsula (能登半島), projecting into the Japan Sea, Covered almost entirely by mountains and hills, and washed by makes up the northern half of Ishikawa Prefecture. While the the Japan Sea, the peninsula is noted for its wild and picturesque west coast is rugged and eroded, the east coast is calm and scenery. favored by many indentations which shelter the coastline. Transportation: By Train To From Type of Train Time required Departure time Fare Wakura-OnsenOsaka JR Ltd. Exp. “SUNDER BIRD” 3 hrs. 45 min. 8:42 10:42 12:42 16:42 ¥8,810 Kyoto JR Ltd. Exp. “SUNDER BIRD” 3 hrs. 25 min. 9:08 11:09 13:08 17:08 ¥8,070 Nagoya JR Ltd. Exp. “SHIRASAGI” 4 hrs. 9:13 ¥8,490 Kanazawa JR Ltd. Exp. 55 min. 11:14 12:07 13:06 13:18 15:20 19:14 ¥2,730 JR Ordinary Exp. 1 hr. 9 min. 17:15 ¥2,190 JR Local train (change at Nanao Sta.) 1 hr. 30 min. 8 runs daily ¥1,460 The line between Wakura-Onsen and Anamizu is operated by Noto Railway.

By Train and Bus To From Type of Transportation Time required Daily Runs Fare (¥) Wajima Wakura-Onsen Train (Noto Railway) to Anamizu 35 min. 19 1,770 change Bus (Noto-chuo Bus) to Wajima 31 min. 15 740

By Bus Hokuriku Tetsudo Co. Tel.(076)237-5115 for information. Japanese spoken. From To Time required Departure time or daily runs Main bus stop Fare Wajima 2 hrs. 11 runs from 7:35–20:20 ¥2,200 Kanazawa (for return, from 5:55–19:10) Maura 2 hrs. 40 min. 13:35, 14:35, 18:00 Sosogi ¥2,510 (for return) 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 11:30 11:00, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30 Kanazawa Monzen 2 hrs. 20 min. (for return) Hakui, Togi ¥2,100 7:00, 8:50, 13:30 9 runs from 6:40–18:40 Monzen Wajima 45 min. (for return) 8 runs from 7:25–19:20 ¥740 9 runs from 6:30–18:40 Monzen Anamizu 40 min. (for return) 7:20–19:20 ¥670

*Regular sightseeing buses with Japanese speaking guide: operated by Hokuriku Tetsudo (Tel. 076-239-0123 for reservation. Japanese spoken.). Kanazawa — Maura (Chirihama-Ganmon-Sekinohara-Wajima) 7 hrs., ¥6,400; Kanazawa — Wajima (Wajima-Ganmon-Kanazawa) 4 hrs. 15 min., ¥3.500; Wakura-Onsen — Kanazawa 7 hrs. 20 min., ¥6,300. All go through Chirihama Scenic Drive.

Places of Interest: Chirihama Beach Scenic Drive (千里浜なぎさドライブウェ Wajima (輪島), pop. 31,000, is noted for its lacquerware イ), 20 min. walk from Hakui Sta., extending for a distance of 8 known as Wajima-nuri, chiefly consisting of household utensils. km between Imahama and Chirihama beaches, presenting mag- The city is particularly featured by the Morning Fair held on the nificent scenery as one drives along the beach. Asaichi-dori Avenue (朝市通り) from 8:00 to 12:00 daily, Noto-Kongo (能登金剛), a 14 km scenic stretch of coast except for the 10th and 25th of each month, with stands set up between Fukura (福良: 1 hr. 5 min. by bus from Hakui Sta.) and by women from fishing villages and nearby farms to sell farm Togi (富来), is noted for its oceanic beauty marked by fantastic products. In the city, all within easy walking distance, are rock formations. Noto-Kongo Pleasure Boat is useful to visit Wajima Lacquer Hall (輪島漆器会館), where one can dynamic and strange-looking rocks of Noto-Kongo such as observe Wajima lacquerware process (admission: ¥200, open: Takasu Rock, Ganmon and Goban Island. Operating hours: 8:00- 8:30–17:00), Lacquer Craft Hall (うるし工芸作品会館), which 16:00, Apr. 1-Nov. 14. Cruising time: 20 min. Fee: ¥700. offers a screen show of some 30 master works of lacquer paint- Ganmon (巌門): A translucent cave mouth, 6 meters wide, 15 ings (open: 9:00–17:00), and Kiriko House (キリコ会館), where meters tall, 60 meters deep, and permeated with cape bedrock, “Kiriko”, tall and majestic festival lanterns are exhibited (open: where long ago, Minamoto Yoshitsune and his followers are said 8:00–17:00, admission: ¥500.) to have hidden themselves from Minamoto Yoritomo. PAGE 2/ 3 NOTO PENINSULA

Sosogi Coast (曽々木海岸), 40 min. by bus from Wajima Sta. to travelers. There are many places and things to see on the Sosogi bus stop, and 10 min. walk, is a stretch of scenic coast island, including the Noto-jima Aquarium, glass handicrafts, the extending for 2.5 km. Huge rocks, cliffs and caves combine to market, and the Noto-jima Koda Fire Festival (July 31), one of create many spots of thrilling beauty. the three major fire festivals in Japan. Wakura Spa (和倉温泉), 4 km by bus from Wakura- Masuhogaura Kaigan Beach (増穂浦), 3-min. walk from Togi Onsen(Spa) Sta., situated at the tip of Cape Benten, is one of the bus stop. Masuhogaura Beach has been chosen one of the 55 most famous hot spring resorts in Japan. Island-studded Nanao best bathing beaches in Japan. When summertime comes Bay, into which the cape juts, presents the most picturesque around, the water quality is good, and many beachgoers come scenery. "Yuwaku", later named "Izumi", is a hot spring in the to this beach to enjoy a safe and light-hearted swim. This is sea where 1,200 years ago a fisherman was said to have discov- also one of “the 3 best spots in Japan for small shellfish” along ered a wounded egret bathing. With its abundant natural sur- with Yuigahama Beach in Kamakura and Wakaura in Kii. You roundings and beautiful coastal scenery, Izumi hot spring is a can see charming shellfish like Carpenter's Tellin's and [red well-known base from which to enjoy marine leisure as well as bivalves] all over the sand. You can also sit on the world's the Noto Peninsula National Park. longest bench and watch the quiet sunset. Noto-jima Island (能登島), 25 min. by bus from JR Wakura- Onsen Sta. to Bijutsukan-mae bus stop. Noto-jima Island is Resort Area Masuhogaura(Camping Area) located in Nanao Bay off the Noto Peninsula. Surrounded by Rental Tent for 6 people ¥3,000 the sea in all directions, it is a place of scenic beauty. Rich in Tel. (0767)42-12125 the fruits of the mountains and ocean, it warmly greets visiting

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by boat Cape Rokko to Hegurajima Maura 禄剛崎 Island Sosogi Coast 真浦 1 Noroshi 曽々木海岸 狼煙 2 Suzu 249 珠州 Tako-jima Japan Railways Senmaida Tokikuni 蛸島 Old House Koiji Beach Other Railways 時国家 4 恋路海岸 Kami-Tokikuni Expressways Minazuki Wajima 上時国 Noto-Kokusai 249 Major Roads (Route No.249) 皆月 3 輪島 Mobile Park Ushitsu Bathing Beaches 249 ISHIKAWA PREF. 宇出津 Camping Sites Noto-Ogi 5 Major Places of Interest Bus Stop Sojiji Temple 249 Tsukumo Bay Noto Railway 九十九湾 Sekinohana 総持寺 Traffic Network 関野鼻 Anamizu 6 穴水 Noto Resort Area Nanao Bay Masuhogaura Camping Area 狼煙 能登リゾートエリア 増穂浦（キャンプ場） 7 Noroshi Togi Notojima Island 1 Noto-Kongo N (11) 富来 Noto Peninsula Toll Road 真浦 能登金剛 能登島 曽々木口 Maura 木ノ浦 2 Wakura Spa Sosogiguchi (35) Kinoura Ganmon 9 和倉温泉 3 (5) 厳門 8 輪島 Wajima 249 (40) (2) Kami-Tokikuni Nanao 4 上時国 Takojima 七尾 門前 Monzen (45) JAPAN SEA 5 (31) 蛸島 Myojoji Temple 160 (110) 妙成寺 関野 Sekino (30) 6 (40) 10 Anamizu 穴水 Keta Taisha Shrine 159 富来 Togi (40) 気多大社 0510 15km 7 和倉 JR Line 厳門 (13) (42) 温泉 (by local) Chirihama Beach

(30) Hakui 羽昨 Ganmon 9 Wakura- Drive Toyama Bay 8 Onsen Bus stop (1-10) 千里浜 (6)

(60) Nanao 柴垣 (30) Himi To Itoigawa, Shibagaki 七尾 (30) Time Tokyo

10 Required 氷見 (30) (30 min.) R. Shokawa (17) Uozu (40) Fushiki 羽昨 Hakui Himi 氷見 Shin-Minato Namerikawa R. Jintsu (30) (16) Nanao Line (60) (30) Takaoka 高岡 TAKAOKA 金沢 高岡 8 Kanazawa 津幡 (20) Tsubata Toyama 富山 Noto Coastal Highway 159 TOYAMA Kamiichi 8 156 Hokuriku-Line 富山 Uchinada Tsubata Tonami Dunes 359 津幡 359 Hokuriku Expressway Toyama Airport TOYAMA 富山空港 To Fukui KANAZAWA PREF. Kyoto 金沢 304 NOTO PENINSULA PAGE 3/ 3

Accommodations: Room rate Room rate Name of facilities Tel. (¥) Name of facilities Tel. (¥)

Wajima: Wakura: Wajima Royal Hotel Yashio(R) (0768)22-0600 18,000 Biwanso(R) (0767)62-2323 15,000 Asaichi(M) (0768)22-1125 7,000 Suzu: Hegura(M) (0768)22-1018 7,500 Matsuda-so(M) (0768)82-1117 6,800 Heiwa-so(M) (0768)22-0318 6,500 Shiojima-so(M) (0768)84-1252 6,500 Isaribi(M) (0768)22-2410 7,000 Tazaki-so(M) (0768)84-1258 6,500 Mangetsu(M) (0768)22-4487 7,500 Terai(M) (0768)86-2038 6,500 Shionari-so(M) (0768)22-2520 7,500 Noto Kinoura-so(PE) (0768)86-2221 6,800 Tanaka(M) (0768)22-5155 7,500 Notojiso(PE) (0768)84-1621 6,800 Wajima(M) (0768)22-4243 7,000 Other areas: Minshuku Itaya(M) (0768)22-1263 6,500 Noto Chirihama(NV) (0767)22-4121 9,500 Minshuku Hatobadori(M) (0768)22-5622 7,000 Tsukumowan Youth Hostel(Y) (0768)74-0150 5,700 Shinbashi Ryokan(R) W (0768)22-0236 8,000~ Minshuku Umibe(M) W (0768)22-0943 7,000~ Accommodation rates are due to change by season or days. Please check the correct rates before you visit. Remarks: Standard rates are quoted. R = Ryokan Rate per person including 2 meals, tax and service charge. Y = Youth Hostel Rate per person with 2 meals. M = Minshuku (family-run inn) Rate per person with 2 meals. PE = People’s Lodge Rate per person with 2 meals. NV = National Vacation Village Rate per person with 2 meals. W = Welcome Inn member

The Welcome Inns comprise a range of accommo- W dations from hotels, business hotels, ryokan, minshuku and pensions to youth hostels. Most of them have guest rooms TOURIST INFORMATION the charge for which is a modest ¥8,000 or less per night for a single (“i” Tourist Information Offices) room . information Reservation for Welcome Inns is available through Inter- Ishikawa Prefecture Kanazawa Tourist Information Center: national Tourism Center of Japan (ITCJ). Kanazawa Hyakubangai, Ro-1, Hirooka-machi, Kanazawa City, ————————————————————————————— Ishikawa Pref. Reservation before your departure for Japan Visit ITCJ's website at http://www.itcj.or.jp or JNTO's at http://www.jnto.go.jp. Tel: (0762)31-6311 Also your request by mail, fax or e-mail is accepted and processed at ITCJ’s head 9:00–19:00 (10:00–18:00 for English Language); Closed on Dec. office. To make a reservation, simply complete the Reservation Request Form available from your nearest JNTO offices and send it to the head office at least 31–Jan. 2 one week ahead by e-mail or fax, or three weeks ahead of your departure from ————————————————————————————— home by mail. Confirmed flight booking required for application. Especially for your first night in Japan, we accept the reservation request only when you have a Wajima Sta. Tourist Center: firm booking on a flight arriving in Japan by no later than 7:00 p.m. At JR Wajima Sta. Tel. (0768)22-1503 Reservation after your arrival in Japan Open: 10:00–18:00 To take advantage of our service, you must appear in person at any of the Welcome Inn reservation counters located at the Tourist Information Centers (TICs) operated by JNTO (in Tokyo) or ITCJ (at Narita Airport and Kansai Airport). Welcome Inn Reservation Center c/o International Tourism Center of Japan 9th F1., Kanda Urban Bldg., 2-4-2, Kanda Tsukasacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0048 Tel:03-3252-1717 Fax:03-3252-1521

All information contained in this leaflet is based on data as of January 2001. Transportation schedules, fares and accommodation charges are subject to change. Check with organizations concerned for updated information. © 2001 Japan National Tourist Organization. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Printed in Japan