Notojima

Notojima Island
Native name: 能登島 Notojima
Notojima Island
Location in Japan
Geography
Location Sea of Japan
Coordinates 37°07′30″N 136°59′47″E / 37.12500°N 136.99639°E / 37.12500; 136.99639Coordinates: 37°07′30″N 136°59′47″E / 37.12500°N 136.99639°E / 37.12500; 136.99639
Area 46.78 km2 (18.06 sq mi)
Length 11 km (6.8 mi)
Width 2 km (1.2 mi)
Coastline 71.9 km (44.68 mi)
Highest elevation 196.8 m (645.7 ft)
Highest point mount Yomurazuka
Administration
Japan
Prefecture Ishikawa Prefecture
City Nanao
Demographics
Population 3187 (2003)
Pop. density 68.13 /km2 (176.46 /sq mi)
Ethnic groups Japanese

Notojima (能登島, Noto-jima) is a volcanic island in the Nanao Bay (七尾湾) portion of the Sea of Japan, less than 500 meters off the coast of the Ishikawa prefecture in Japan. Notojima Island is administered as part of Nanao city. The two bridges connecting Notojima to the mainland trisect Nanao Bay into Nanao-North, Nanao-West and Nanao-Nambu bays. The island's highest peak is Mount Yomurazuka 196.8 m (646 ft).[1]　The island has both elementary and middle schools.[2]

History

  • February 1, 1955 - the three villages of the island are merged into Notojima town
  • 1982 - Notojima big bridge (能登島大橋, Notojima ohashi) is complete (southern bridge)
  • 1999 - Twin Bridge Noto (ツインブリッジ能登, Tsuinburijji Noto) is complete (northern bridge)
  • October 1, 2004 - the town of Notojima was abolished and Notojima island became part of the city of Nanao and of Noto-Hanto Quazi-National Park.
  • March 25, 2007 - An earthquake with 6.9 on the Moment magnitude scale occurred.

Attractions

  • At the Notojima Aquarium (のとじま臨海公園水族館) visitors can watch dolphin and seal shows, animal feeding and meet many species in the 'touch and feel' tank. The aquarium also has a collection of jellyfish.
  • The Notojima Glass Art Museum is the only public specialized glass art museum in Japan. The open space outside the Museum also has 14 glass sculptures.[3]
  • Notojima cuisine is famous for its black burgers.[4]


  • The waters around Notojima are a common location for the recreational sailing.

See also


References

  1. ↑ Yomurazuka climbing maps and photos
  2. ↑ 七尾市立能登島中学校
  3. ↑ Notojima Glass Art Museum official site
  4. ↑ 能登島バーガー
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