Notojima

Overview

Notojima is an island lying in Nanao Bay in the city of Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, with an area of 46.78 square kilometres and a circumference of 71.9 kilometres. It once formed a single town in itself, Notojima-machi, but became part of the city of Nanao through a merger on 1 October 2004. It is included within the Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park.

Highlights

• ●A setting as an island lying in Nanao Bay
• ●A scale of 46.78 square kilometres in area and 71.9 kilometres in circumference
• ●A history of once forming a town in itself
• ●Inclusion within the Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park

History

Notojima once formed a single town in itself, namely Notojima-machi. Through a merger on 1 October 2004, it became part of the city of Nanao. The island is included within the Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park.

Map

37.1250, 136.9964 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Cross over to Notojima, lying in Nanao Bay
2. 2Travel across the island, which covers 46.78 square kilometres
3. 3Take in views of the coast and settlements
4. 4Enjoy the nature of the island, part of the Noto Peninsula Quasi-National Park

Did you know?

💡 Notojima is an island with an area of 46.78 square kilometres and a circumference of 71.9 kilometres.

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