The Noto Peninsula - Wajima Morning Market, Chirico Kaikan, Noto Wine

  • Ishikawa
  • Sightseeing
Street of Wajima Morning Market

～Wajima Asaichi is one of the three major morning markets in Japan, along with Katsuura Asaichi in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture and Miyagawa Asaichi in Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture!

Wajima morning market on a rainy day

The 360-meter-long Wajima Morning Market Street is lined on both sides from 8:00 a.m. with stalls selling fresh seafood, vegetables, folk crafts, and more. The lively street is lined with Wajima's specialty products. Many of the stalls sell marine products because of the proximity to the sea. Unfortunately, the day we visited was a rainy day, but on a sunny day, the street is crowded with people. The origin of the Wajima morning market dates back to the Heian period (794-1192) and is said to have continued for more than 1,000 years. Why not try interacting with the locals at a morning market with a long history?

Wajima Asaichi official website

～Kiriko Kaikan - You can feel the atmosphere of the Kiriko Festival.

Exterior view of Chirico Kaikan
Chirico is a huge lantern with a carrying pole like a portable shrine.
The Chirico Festival is a representative festival of Noto, an energetic festival that stirs the soul and has been recognized as a Japanese Heritage Site. From summer to autumn, Ujiko (shrine parishioners) from all over the region carry gorgeous "kiriko" (traditional lanterns) through the streets of the town. At the Kiriko Kaikan, visitors can see the lanterns up close, from the bottom to the decorations on top. You can feel the history of the lanterns as they are displayed from the kiriko still in use today to those from the Edo period. The kiriko in use today are large enough not to get caught on telegraph poles, but those used in the past were larger than today's kirikos, and when you actually stand up close, they are much larger and more powerful than they appear in photographs. Please visit the "Kiriko-kaikan" to experience the size of the kiriko. You can go around together with Wajima Asaichi, which is close to the market.
Chirico Kaikan official website

～Noto Wine ~ Wine making using grapes from Anamizu Town started in 2006.

Exterior view of Noto Wine
Vineyard
The vineyards used for Noto wine are spread over a vast area. If you look closely, you can see crushed oyster shells spread around. The oysters are recycled from the "Noto's satoumi no bounty" in Anamizu, a town famous for its oysters. It is a natural fertilizer made possible by the proximity to the sea. Although reservations are required, visitors can take a free winery tour where they can receive a detailed explanation of the equipment and brewing process. A wide variety of Noto wines are available. Wine tastings are available without reservations, and visitors can compare about 8 different wines. It will be fun to find your favorite wine. Why not visit Noto to see the vineyards rich in nature?
Noto Wine official website
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