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Noto Peninsula 能登半島
Want to go off the beaten track? Then Noto Peninsula is the destination for you. The geographic shape of the peninsula that juts out into the Sea of Japan looks like a dragon’s head. Because of that it is referred to as the dragon’s head of the Dragon Route. Out of the many attractions on the peninsula is the Wakura Onsen, one of best hot spring spas in the region.
Wakura Onsen
The most famous hot spring spa in the area, Wakura Onsen, is located in the city of Nanao. Wakura Onsen was founded in the 1200’s and its various spas, hotels and inns are steeped in history.


Suzu
Suzu is a city located in the northernmost part of Noto Peninsula. The city has a rich cultural heritage with Suzu-yaki (pottery) being one of its most famous.
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