Nonoichi

Nonoichi stretches across 13.56 square kilometers of flatlands along the Tedori River, between the larger cities of Kanazawa and Hakusan.

The area served as a post station on the Hokuriku highway during the Edo period, before becoming an official village in 1889.

The Jonkara Festival features traditional folk dancing where residents perform to Jonkara Bushi, passing musical traditions through generations.

Five elementary schools and two middle schools operate within the city limits, serving a population that exceeds 57,000 residents.

Local breweries recreated an ancient sake recipe in 2021 using yeast remains discovered in the preserved Kita Family House.

Location: Ishikawa Prefecture

Inception: April 1, 1889

Shares border with: Kanazawa, Hakusan

Website: https://city.nonoichi.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 36.51942,136.60978

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:19