Suzu

The Sea of Japan defines the setting of Suzu — its open shoreline at the northern end of the Noto Peninsula has long supported fishing settlements and salt making. The city belongs to Noto’s satoyama-and-satoumi cultural landscape, where wooded slopes, small fields and coastal waters have traditionally been managed as an interconnected livelihood. At Suzu Enden Village, visitors can learn about the local method of producing salt from seawater, a craft associated with the Okunoto area. Offshore, Mitsukejima, a tall rock outcrop near the Koiji coast, is among Suzu’s recognisable coastal landmarks. Suzu was severely affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, and recovery remains part of its present-day story. Place Suzu within the wider Noto Peninsula by browsing webcams in the surrounding area.

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