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A tourist guide to Nomi cityof Ishikawa prefecture

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LeisureWorld classentertainment
There are plenty of things
to see and do here in Nomi
City. With enrichedfacilities that cater forchildren through to adults,
you might have a hardtime deciding where to go!

ully spotted
See the beautif
Leopardwild like Snow

Crested ibis pavilion newly open!
One of the three most endangered
animals in the world, the Pygmy Hippo.
With a very round and cute bottom

Capybaras soaking in the yuzu
citrus bath. They seem very
happy. (Only in Winter season).

Climb through the tunnel,
and look, a prairie dog!

Come watch the animals
at night, too! (Night Zoo)2

Each time you visit there issomething new to discover!

Ishikawa zoo
Situated on 23 hectares of land, with an abundance of trees,
ponds, and other vegetation. One can see the animals intheir natural active state. There are plenty of events where
you can interact and see the animals up close. Ishikawa zoo
is a zoo for everyone. People with disabilities, children, andelderly alike can have a great time at the only zoo in
Ishikawa. In the summer and fall, there is a “Night Zoo”
option which has proved to be hugely popular!
Place: Nomi city Tokusan-machi 600 Tel: 0761-51-8500 Open hours: 9
am to 5 pm (4:30 pm November thru March), last entry is 30 minutes
prior to closing. Closed: Tuesdays (when this falls on a national holiday it
will be open however the following day will be closed; no holidays during
spring and summer vacations), December, 29 to January, 1 Fee: Generaladmission 830 yen, junior high school and younger 410 yen. Free forchildren under 3 y.o. Parking: about 1300 spaces (Area map D2)

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Full of thrills and dreams!
Be stimulated by the Ultraheroes

Tedori Fishland
An establishment that houses an amusement park, fish
pond, game corner, and even a pet shop. You will see
the joy and excitement in the children’s eyes. You canalso meet the Ultraheroes anytime, by popping inside
the Ultraman stadium. Your own childhood memories
will be brought back through watching your childcheering in excitement at the Ultraman powerstage
held on Weekends and Public Holidays.

Ultraman is waiting at the entrance
to welcome you. Want to feelyourself as a Defender of Earth?

Place: Nomi city
Ao-machi Tsu 58.
Tel: 0761-57-2211.
Open hours: 10-18:00(October-March is open
until 17:00). Closed on
Wednesdays (Charges willvary depending on theseason). Fee: no charge(attraction rides and the
Ultraman powerstage
incur a fee). Parking:Approximately 2000
spaces (Area map C1).

Also check out
Tatsunokuchi Kyuryo Park

Have fun here playing outside in the sun.
Spread across the large grass area areunusual shaped bicycles, swan shaped boats,
and 16 tennis courts. (Area map D2)(Adjacent to Ishikawa Zoo)

Hideki Matsui,
Nomi’s Tourism
Ambassador of Honor

Kurhaus Kutani(A multi-purpose facility)

Tracing the path of“Godzilla Matsui”,
it’s sure to be an
emotional experience.

Hideki Matsui Baseball museum
On the 5th of May 2013, along with Shigeo Nagashima,
Hideki Matsui (born and raised in Nomi city) wasawarded the People’s Honor Award. This event washeld at the Tokyo Dome. The museum exhibits acondensed range of Hideki Matsui’s life in the Japaneseand American Baseball scene, and also captures his own
warm character. The precious resources of the man
popularly known as “Godzilla” will tell visitors a storyof how important it is to follow
one’s own dream.
Place: Nomi city
Yamaguchi-machi Ta 58.
Tel: 0761-22-2447.
Open hours: 9-17:00 (last entry is at
16:50). Closed on Tuesday, and from
December 31st-January 2nd.
Fee: General admission 400 yen,elementary and junior high students are
100 yen, toddlers and infants are free.
Parking: 160 spaces (area map A3)

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Hideki Matsui Baseball Museum
15 minutes by car

Tedori Fishland
A facility that houses a heated pool, 15 typesof health spas, a training room, and a
restaurant. A bathing suit is required, whichmeans families can enjoy bathing together.
(Area map C2)

15 minutes by car

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Kutaniware

A traditional craft priding
itself on 360 years of history“Kutani ware”, theceramic ware that
represents Japan. Createdby skilled artisans, themagnificence and beautyof “Kutani five colors”.
Enjoy finding a uniquepiece that you can havefor yourself.

Because it is the production area for Kutani
ware, you have the chance of finding thecomplete set for an excellent price!

Kutani “Chawan” festival.
Customers enthusiastically examine
the products inside the tent, withcareful assessment.

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The Kutani “Chawan” porcelain bowl festival is held each year
May 3—5, during the Golden Week holiday period. It attracts morethan 200,000 tourists and visitors. From the highest quality items,
to everyday usable items, there is a large range of Kutani ware on
display for customers. Everything is put out and set at clearance
sale prices so you are sure to find something that you like. Since
2014 the event has been moved to the Kutani pottery village, where
the event continues to grow even bigger!

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Experience all there is in Kutani ware

Kutani pottery village
Located in Izumidai-machi, there is the perfectopportunity to see, create, and purchase Kutani
ware. After appreciating the famous pieces,families or even couples can experience painting
Kutani ware. Take a look at a workshop where
young artists work! Everything you need isavailable to create, purchase, and have fun in your own way.
During the start of November, the Kutani village festival isheld. At each of these events Nomi city aims to portray andembody the image of “The town of ultra art”.

Images projected on“The Big Monument”

Kutani district area Coop.
Place: Nomi city Izumidai-machi Minami 22. Tel: 0761-58-6102
Nomi City Kutani Ceramics Museum
From old style Kutani through to recent
style, and seasonal exhibitions produced byartisans are all displayed throughout themuseum. There is also the chance to learn
about how Kutani ware is made.
Place: Nomi city Izumidai-machi Minami 56.
Tel: 0761-58-6100

Nomi City Kutani Ceramics Workshop
Here people have the chance to create pottery,
and try their hand at coloring their pottery item ina relaxed atmosphere. Also very popular are the
Ultraman series items that are readily available
to color at one’s desire. The workshop houses
the “ascending kiln”, which gives the pottery
item a final deep and characteristic finish.
Place: Nomi city Izumidai-machi Minami 9.
Tel: 0761-58-6300

Parasol art

Get in touchwith the historyof Kutani ware
Sano Kutani Toso Shrine

Nomi City Kutani Art Gallery
View the highly valued Kutani ware items of
Isokichi Asakura on display in an art gallery
designed by award winning architect Yoshiro
Ikehara. The set pieces are all on display and truly
show a world of beauty through Kutani ware.
Place: Nomi city Izumidai-machi Minami 1.
Tel: 0761-58-6789(All 3) Open hours: 9-17:00 (last entry at 16:30). Closed: Monday, (when this falls on anational holiday it will be open however the following day will be closed), December, 29
to January, 3, there will be times of closure during preparations for display. Fee: Visiting
both the museum and art gallery will cost 430 yen for adults, and free entry for those up
to high school age. The workshop is free entry. (hands on experience fee separate)
Parking: Workshop - 10 spaces, museum and gallery - 40 spaces (Area map C2)

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Located in Sano-machi, on the grounds ofSano Shrine. This shrine worships a man
named Dokai Saida (1796-1868) who
developed the delicate red Kutani
technique. The shrine was built thefollowing year of his death. (Area map C2)

Kutani shrine

The Yamaboshi ladies of Kutani village
Yamaboshi tree (flowering dogwood) is essential in making Kutani wareand thus have been cherished from old times. It is planted all around thevillage and welcomes visitors not only with its Spring flowers but with its
beauty in any season. YBL are named after the beauty of yamaboshi, andare the cheerful female group who are eagerly awaiting your visit! You canpurchase the popular Yukki manekineko doll here (see front page).

This shrine worships a man named Shoza
Kutani (1816-1883) who is said to be thepioneer for expanding Kutani throughout
Europe and America during the early Mejiperiod. Situated on the grounds of Okuno
Hachiman shrine in Terai-machi, next to thisis also a large monument. (Area map C2)

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Hotsprings
A town with steam from hot springs
that was beloved by great writers
Tatsunokuchi hot springs have a history of 1400 years and they are also
known as springs beloved by Kyoka Izumi, a famous writer of Meiji period.
Take your time enjoying these famous springs with a particular atmosphere.
Field hot spring

Leisure time going arounddifferent hot springs

Tagawa Ryusenkaku
There is a particular charm in "Field hot spring" where
one can enjoy the rural view with family or friends. One
can go around different springs within one facility. At a
"Gensuke tea house" diner one can enjoy and atmosphereof an authentic country farm house and local ingredients.
Place: Nomi city Tatsunokuchi-machi 20 Tel: 0761-51-2111
Parking: about 100 spaces (Area map D2)

An adult hiding place with10 rooms

Man’yo Inn

An ancient fireplace at
Gensuke tea house

Also check out

Sato-yama hot springThis is a sister-facility of Tagawa Ryusenkaku, 10 rooms
built at a 6611 m2 area. There are rooms of maisonette
type and other particularities of taste that make thisfacility a highly ranked and popular one.
Place: Nomi city Midorigaoka 5-31-40 Tel: 0761-51-5111
Parking: about 10 spaces (Area map D2)

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This is a public bath of
Tatsunokuchi hot springs area.
There is also a foot bath nearby.
Place: Nomi city
Tatsunokuchi-machi Nu 3-1
Tel: 0761-51-2183
Open hours: 10 am to 9:30 pm(closed at 10 pm). Closed: 2nd
and 4th Wednesdays of the month(when this falls on a national
holiday it will be open however thefollowing day will be closed).
Fee: adults 510 yen, children(3 y.o to elementary school)
100 yen. Parking: 250 spaces(Area map D2)

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A Japanese traditional
inn styled like a restaurant
surrounded by a garden

Matsusaki
This is an old inn where Kyoka Izumi had
sojourned. The Big bath and the open-air bathoverlooking a spacious Japanese style garden arecertain to be great, but there is also a good view
from a roofed walkway that goes from the parking
lot to the entrance. Kaiseki cuisine that is rich inblessings both from the Sea of Japan and Mt.
Hakusan are pleasing to the eye and to the palate.
Apart from several open-air baths there is also atea room, and dignity can be felt everywhere.
Place: Nomi city Tatsunokuchi-machi 3-1
Tel: 0761-51-3111 Parking: about 100 spaces(Area map D2)

When one passes a tatami
corridor there is a tea room withlong and distinguished history

Open-air-bath “Mokusei”

Also check out
Nomi city local exchanges
and study center

Sarai
This is a Communication Oasis
consisting of a series of buildings
for study, dining, lodging and the
hot springs. All is built as a long
one-storied house. Please use thisfacility for staying overnight, lunchor tea time. The best feature isporcelain panels by famous artists
in the bath hall. Even the washingbasins are made of colorful Kutani
pottery. All the good tasting dishes
are presented on Kutani plates.
This is a place one can relax andfeel at home.
Place: Nomi city Ishiko-machi Ha
147-1 Tel: 0761-57-1212 Closed:
Wednesdays Parking: 80 spaces(Area map C2)

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SapporoACCESSMAP

N[air] about 1 hour 50 min(Shin-Chitose airport — Komatsu airport — Nomi city)[air] about 1 hour 20 min(Sendai airport — Komatsu airport — Nomi city)

Sendai[railroad] about 4 hours (Sendai station — Omiya —Kanazawa station — Nomi Neagari station)

Fukuoka[air] about 1 hour 40 min(Fukuoka airport — Komatsu airport — Nomi city)Naha[air] about 2 hours 40 min(Naha airport — Komatsu airport — Nomi city)

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Big bridge

Nomi Neagari
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use March, 2018

Rosa rugosa
colonies

Yoshihara
Gamaya Kita

Fukushima-machi
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Taiseimachi

One-mile moundof Yoshimitsu(Poem monument dedicated to All-Japan
High School Baseball Tournament)
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Neagari Learning Center

A spot ofBenkei's
apology(Neagari meteorite)

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learn
Ishiko Nishi

Terai Minami Folklore

Takasaka

Neagari
Neagari Youth House
Green Yamaguchi
Shimonogo
Neagari Minami
Beach Gamaya
pine tree
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Neagaristation Neagari Baseball GroundsummerNOMI noteTokyo[air] about 1 hour 20 min (Haneda airport — Komatsu airport — Nomi city)[railroad] about 3 hours (Tokyo station — Kanazawa station — Nomi Neagari station)[car] about 6 hours 10 min (Nerima IC — Koshoku JCT — Mikawa IC — Nomi city)

Osaka[railroad] about 2 hours 40 min (Osaka station — Komatsu station — Nomi Neagari station)[car] about 3 hours 35 min (Fukida IC — Maibara JCT — Komatsu IC — Nomi city)

Nagoya[railroad] about 2 hours 50 min (Nagoya station — Maibara —Komatsu station — Nomi Neagari station)

With Hokuriku shinkansen(bullet train) it will take3 hours from Tokyo!
(starting on March 14
2015 in Kanazawa)[car] about 3 hours 15 min (Nagoya IC — Maibara JCT — Komatsu IC — Nomi city)

Kawakita Big bridge
Tatsunokuchi bridge

Tedori river

Mitsukuchi

Deguchi
Kita

edori Fishland

Monomiyama
sports park

Mitsuya
Kurashige

Iwauchi

Nomi Municipal museum

Sueji

Sato-yama
hot spring

YunoyaTatsunokuchi
Tatsunokuchi Nishi Hakusan
Country
AoyamaTatsunokuchi
hot spring

Man'yo Inn

Matsusaki
Tagawa Ryusenkaku

da-yama and Sueji-yama Historic site parkClub
Tatsunokuchi Kyuryo park

DobutsuenMae

al exchange andning center (Sarai)

Kurhaus Kutani
Kutani Workshop

Kutani Ceramics Museum Wake

Toso shrine

Koda-machi Kita

Kamitokusan-machi

Ishikawa Zoo
Kokuzo-yama castle ruins

shiko

Research Center
chniques

Seven waterfalls

Shufukuji Nomi City Hall

Nomi rail square
Akitsune-yama
Historic site park Tokuhisa

omi Tumuli group

Todashino
Japan Advanced
Institute of Science Archeologic site
and Technology

Azo ruins

Wake Aiai-no
Sato camping site

Kutani Art Gallery(Isokichi Asakura's
Art museum)

Kamiyasato-machi

Gambuchi(Crab Abyss)

Kutani Pottery village

Mukuroji tunnel

Yarimizu Kannon
Holy water shrine

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FamouswatersBe healed bypure streams andholy waters

Nomi city located at the foothillsof the holy Mt. Hakusan is a placeof pure streams and famouswaters. When you watch thebeautifully shining streams you
understand that your heart
gradually softens away.

Your heart will be blown away by the powerful flow of water

Nanatsu-daki (Seven waterfalls)
With the height difference of 50 m these falls spread for about 1 km from the Firstto the Seventh fall. There is a walkway which makes for an easy stroll. This placeis the city's scenic pride, and many people visit over and over again driven by thebeauty of four seasons and the fresh air.
Place: Nomi city Nagataki-machi Parking: about 10 spaces (Area map E1)

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A Nature treasure housewhose master is believed
to be a giant crab

Gambuchi (Crab Abyss)
A chorus of forest green tree frogs suddenly
reverberating across the water face that colorfullyreflects the four seasons. In the rainy season there
are egg sacks of forest green tree frogs hanging
down from tree branches like white flowers. There
are azure blue dragonflies that catch your eye withthe vividness of their colors. You feel that you
want this place to be preserved as it is now. On
rainy days the road might get poachy, so werecommend to visit on a good day. This place isdesignated as a Natural Asset of the city.
Place: Nomi city Nabetani-machi
Parking: not available(Area map F3)

Mating of the azu
re
The heart shape blue dragonflies.
is lovely.

The famous spring in
the holy place ofHakusan worship

Yarimizu Kannon Reisuido(The Shrine of the Holy Water of Water-giving Kannon)

Mt. Kannon on the border with Komatsu city is also
known as Mt. Yarimizu meaning "The water-giving".
This was a holy place for Hakusan worship so womenused to be prohibited from entry. But nowadays there is a
mountain climbing path made and one can see the Sea ofJapan from the gazebo on top of the mountain. The
Reisuido (The Shrine of the Holy Water) is located at thefoot of that trail, and its tasty water was designatedamong the "100 famous waters of the Heisei era". There
are many visitors both from inside and outside of theprefecture who come seeking this holy spring.
Place: Nomi city Butsudaiji-machi Fee: no charge
Parking: about 10 spaces (Area map E3)

Pink flowers that standout against the blue ofthe Sea of Japan

Rugosa roses colonyb the path
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Rugosa roses colony
35 min by car

Yarimizu Kannon Reisuido
15 min by car

Gambuchi (Crab Abyss)
20 min by car

Nanatsu-daki (Seven waterfalls)

Rugosa roses belonging to the roses family is a typicalplant of northern shores. It is designated as a Natural
Asset of the city. From the middle of May up till the endof June colorful pink flowers bloom on Ohama beach,and in August they bear crimson berries. In recent years
there has been a decrease in quantity of blooming
flowers due toenvironmental changes.
But it is still without
doubt scenery that is
worth seeing, if theseason is right.
Place: Nomi city Ohama-machi
Parking: not available (Area map A1)

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History

Thinking of times
immemorial with thetumuli groups
At Nomi there are a lot of tumuli and historicsites, you can feel the breath of ancient
times. Take a stroll thinking of history.
Akitsune-yama tumuli

Imagine yourself as an ancientperson and explore the biggest
tumuli in the Hokuriku region.

Nomi tumuli group
Bird's eye view on uli
Akitsune-yama tum

designated as National historic site
There are 62 tumuli of different sizes and shapes found built on
separate hills of Terai-yama, Wada-yama, Matsuji-yama,
Akitsune-yama and Nishi-yama. They were built about 1600
years ago in the Kofun (Tumuli) period. Among them the biggest
one is the keyhole-shaped Akitsune-yama tumulus #1, with an
overall length of 140 m prided as being the biggest tumulus in
Hokuriku area. There were many artifacts found there, including
many important finds like Sue ware with characters, which is theoldest discovered of its kind in the country.

Tumuli and cosmos flowers

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Restored stone revetment

Local history square adjacent to Wada-yama historicsite. It's a good place for leisure with BBQ space.

In Nomi there are a lot of spots where you can reallyfeel the presence of the history of our ancestors. These
include Todashino site known as ruins of Early Stoneage; Azou site where artifacts of the Jomon era areunearthed; and Nomi tumuli. Castle ruins on
Wada-yama and Kokuzo-yama are rich remnants ofMiddle ages. These sites are maintained as Sato-yama

Wada-yama

tumuli groupenerywith fresh gre(beloved local mountains) so they are good to spend
half a day hiking there.
Lots of unearthed artifacts are on display at theHistory and Folklore museum and the Municipal
Museum. These places are best for the study of history
for both parents and children. Tumuli groups aremaintained as historic parks so one can enjoy ahistoric walk while appreciating flowers of the season.
(Area map C2)

These “Sue” earthenware with engravings
are the oldest found in Japan(unearthed at Wada-yama tumulus No. 23)

Also check out

Nomi rail square

A memorial stone with a poem
commemorating the All-Japan
High School Baseball Tournament

A Nomi line of the Hokuriku railroad that had
run through the city from east to west was
popularly known as Nomi Den (Nomi rail).
Its cars are displayed here. One can recall
the Showa period looking at these nostalgic
retro-fashioned cars. (Area map D1)

The poem entitled "The glory crown shines
upon you" starting with words "Clouds aregathering and showered in light…" is engraved
on a stone placed in Nomi being the birthplaceof the author, Daisuke Kaga. It praises the
struggle of baseball players. (Area map B2)

Neagari meteorite

This meteorite fell in 1995 in
Taisei-machi. A replica and materials
that depict the event are displayed at
Neagari Learning Center. Touch upona message from space! (Area map B2)

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The bestExperiences

Painting characters from Ultraman series that can make anyone loose track of time

Experience1

Try Kutani pottery

Experience yourself as a famous craftsman!
Try the traditional techniques and colors!
At Kutani Workshop (see p.5) one can easily try using an actual
pottery wheel and painting the white pieces of pottery. The
instructors teach in detail and it is even OK to get a completed
piece sent by mail. There are many people who come again totry coloring the Ultraman series (11 types, 800 to 1500 yen,paint not included), from children to ex-fans. Enjoy the fun ofcreation!

Experience2

Must try for sure

Become a master ofthe local mountains

Take a full breath of rich nature!

A professional guidelectures in detailearcoal that on
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One can join in with the tracking clubs that use local mountains richwith nature for activities or decoration charcoal or other experiences.
If it is your first time walking the mountains or you are not comfortable
walking alone, or you are interested in listening about local animals
and plants and local culture, a local mountain guide is available.
Regular "guided hikes" (reservation required) are also popular.
Contact Nomi Sato-yama fan club for details.

Place: Nomi city Wake-machi I 21-1 (at Kokuzo Sato-yama park Exchange facility).
Tel: 0761-51-2308 (Fax same).
Mail: yama@nomisatoyama.com Open hours: 9 am to 5 pm.
Closed: Tuesdays, National holidays, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays, 2nd,4th Saturdays
and days around New Year.

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When one says Nomi surely Kutani pottery
comes to mind. Beautifuly colored in different
techniques Kutani pottery is sold in different
kinds, from decoration pieces to daily use
items. And its not only at Kutani pottery village,
there are many shops that sell
Kutani all over the city. It is fun
to just browse about theselooking for something to
one's liking.

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A sweet high quality aroma
embracing you, a deep clear
richest taste. This shochu
made its debut in October,2007 when Miyamoto sakebrewery acquired the firstlicense for potato shochu in
Ishikawa prefecture. Evencustomers who do not usually
like potato shochu start
regularly ordering this once
they taste it. 3000 yen for a
720 ml bottle. Contact
Miyamoto brewery for details.
Place: Nomi city, Miyatake-machi I 74
Phone: 0761-51-3333, Fax: 0761-51-5355

Nomi Maru
Nomi Maru (literally "a round thing from
Nomi") is a name for a local gourmet
which is Kaga round sweet potato friedwith the passion from the locals. One
can taste original Nomi Marus indifferent diners around the city. A
support mascot "Nomi Maru" is said tobe a fairy living in the city the size andweight of three potatoes.

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Kaga round sweet potato’s naming
was certified as a proper protected
Geographical indication (GI) in 2016. Itis grown in the fertile soil of Tedori river
alluvial plain with pure water, so it ishighly nutritious and has a particularviscosity and taste. There are various
ways it can be recommended to use –deep fry it in oil with seaweed,or make a soup, makeokonomiyaki or a cake, etc.

Kaga
round
sweet
potatoNeagari Agricultural Coop
Tel: 0761-55-1100
Nomi Agricultural Coop
0761-57-3505

Yuzu grown in the natural environment of local hills

Kokuzoyuzu
citronYuzu citrons are packed with blessings of the local hills.
They are used not only for cooking, but also abundantly
in famous local sweets. There is also a "Yuzu festival"
held in the middle of November crowded by people whocome for the aromatic fruit.
Kokuzo Yuzu Coop Tel: 0761-51-3192

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What are “the five colors”?

923-1297 Ishikawa prefecture, Nomi city, Raimaru-machi 1110 Tel: 0761-58-2211

Nomi city Tourism Section

The five colors used in Kutani pottery
which is a special product of Nomi city,“red, yellow, green, violet and blue”.
Also known as ”the five colors of Kutani”.