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Noto Peninsula Loop
🇯🇵 JapanIshikawaCoastal Road

Noto Peninsula Loop

A quietly perfect coastal loop north of Kanazawa: lacquerware villages, terraced rice fields by the sea, and onsens.

At a glance

The Noto Peninsula Loop is a 320 km coastal road in Ishikawa, Japan. It runs from Kanazawa to Kanazawa in about 9 hours of driving. Highlights include Chirihama Nagisa, Wajima and Senmaida. Best driven April – November; rated easy difficulty.

Distance
320 km
Duration
9 hrs
Vehicle
Car
Difficulty
Easy
Best season
April – November
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Itinerary

Stops along the way

  1. ●
    Start
    Kanazawa
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  2. 01
    Kanazawa

    Start in Kenroku-en garden.

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  3. 02
    Chirihama Nagisa

    8 km of drivable beach.

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  4. 03
    Wajima

    Morning market, lacquerware.

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  5. 04
    Senmaida

    Terraced rice paddies over the sea.

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  6. ◆
    Finish
    Kanazawa
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Field notes

Travel tips

  • ★Stay overnight in Wajima.
  • ★Try jibu-ni stew.
  • ★Drive Chirihama beach at low tide — it's legal road.
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Common questions

Frequently asked

How long does it take to drive the Noto Peninsula Loop?

The Noto Peninsula Loop takes about 9 hours of driving non-stop to cover its 320 km. Actual trip length depends on how often you stop at viewpoints and towns along the way.

How long is the Noto Peninsula Loop?

The Noto Peninsula Loop is 320 km long, running from Kanazawa to Kanazawa.

When is the best time of year to drive the Noto Peninsula Loop?

The Noto Peninsula Loop is generally best driven April – November. Check local road and weather conditions close to your departure date.

Is the Noto Peninsula Loop hard to drive?

The Noto Peninsula Loop is rated easy difficulty. It is classified as a coastal road.

What are the main stops on the Noto Peninsula Loop?

The route runs from Kanazawa to Kanazawa, with key stops including Chirihama Nagisa, Wajima, Senmaida.

Where is the Noto Peninsula Loop?

The Noto Peninsula Loop is located in Ishikawa, Japan. It runs between Kanazawa and Kanazawa.