Notojima
Island Island in Noto Bay, part of Ishikawa Prefecture
An island in Ishikawa Prefecture with an aquarium, glass museum and coastal seafood; visitors combine marine exhibits, glass art and shoreline drives.
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Notojima is an island in Ishikawa Prefecture off the Noto Peninsula in central Japan, located in Nanao Bay. It is connected to the Noto Peninsula by a road bridge and is a local centre for coastal recreation and marine attractions.
The island’s main visitor features include coastal viewpoints, small beaches and the Notojima Aquarium, which showcases local marine life and attracts day-trippers. Roads provide direct access from the mainland and there are local accommodation and leisure facilities.
Historically the island has been a fishing and maritime community integrated with Noto Peninsula trade and transport. Investment in visitor facilities such as the aquarium and improved road links has shaped recent development.
Geographically Notojima sits in Nanao Bay in Ishikawa Prefecture on Japan’s western coast of the Noto Peninsula and is reachable by car or local transport from nearby cities in the prefecture.
- Access: The island is connected to the Noto Peninsula by a road bridge, making it accessible by car from Ishikawa Prefecture's mainland.
- Visitor facilities: The aquarium and coastal viewpoints are the island's main visitor facilities, concentrated on the island's sheltered bays and waterfronts.
What to See #
- Notojima Bridge: A long vehicular bridge linking the island to the Noto Peninsula that carries road traffic and provides the island's main land connection.
- Notojima Aquarium: A public aquarium located on the island exhibiting local marine species and offering visitor displays and programs.
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Weather & Climate near Notojima #
Notojima's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2104 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (218 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Heavy rain (233 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (213 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (235 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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