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.
Notojima at a Glance#
About Notojima#
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 5° | -1° | 218 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 5° | -2° | 151 mm | overcast | 76% | 4.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| March | Poor | 1° - 8° | 2° | 128 mm | overcast | 74% | 3.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 117 mm | overcast | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 11° - 19° | 15° | 125 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.0h |
| June | Good | 16° - 22° | 19° | 167 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.5h |
| July | Good | 20° - 27° | 23° | 196 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.3h |
| August | Very Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 161 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.4h |
| September | Good | 18° - 24° | 21° | 233 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Acceptable | 12° - 19° | 15° | 160 mm | overcast | 74% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Poor | 6° - 14° | 8° | 213 mm | overcast | 75% | 3.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 9° | 2° | 235 mm | overcast | 78% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |