Markets and independent shops in Nanao

Markets and independent shops in Nanao

1. Buy Not mapped

   Fisherman's Wharf

   能登食祭市場 Noto Shokusai Ichiba

   The first floor of Fisherman's Wharf is full of small shops specializing in souvenirs from the Noto. While a lot of it is the kind of over-priced junk one would find in any souvenir shop, there are some legitimately unique and interesting items including: books on the Noto Peninsula, pictures and postcards of the Noto, food/snacks unique to the Noto, and Noto wine. This is the best place to shop if you're looking for items unique to this area of Japan.

   Closed · opens 8:30 am

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   Shirai

   しら井

   In the Edo period, the Kitamaebune (see previous link) brought various imports from far-off Hokkaido to Nanao port. Such items included herring, salmon, furs, and kombu (edible kelp). The route these incoming ships took, called 'Kombu Road,' served as an important hub to the Noto region, and many ships stayed for long periods of time at Nanao port. With a 70 year history of producing kombu and other products originating from the sea, this is the perfect place to find all things seaweedy. You'll be amazed at the variety (and prices!), presented in a stylish shop that wouldn't feel out of place on the Champs-Elysees, and you can even pick up some kelp candy for the folks back home.

   Closed · opens 9 am

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   Takazawa Candle Shop

   高澤

   Nanao began making candles around 1650 due to the influence of the Kitamaebune. Wax is made from a special type of Japanese tree, and the wick is made from a rush, or Japanese-style paper (washi). These traditional candles are completely made of natural ingredients. It is said that these types of candles are brighter and last longer than Western-style candles.

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   Ipponsugi street

   (一本杉通り Ipponsugi-dōri

   It is one of Nanao's main traditional shopping streets, located about halfway between Nanao station and Fisherman's Wharf. While home to a few heritage buildings and craft shops, most of it is distinctly ordinary. It does make for a nice stroll, especially at night when traditional lanterns are lit.

5. BuyBookshop

   きくざわ書店

   藤野町ロ38

6. BuyCraft shop

   漆陶舗あらき

   4 Ipponsugimachi

7. BuyBookshop

   打越商舗

   藤橋町亥59-1

8. BuySecond-hand shop

   アイ・サンキュー

   千野町イ19

9. BuyCraft shop

   ぬのや仏壇店

   一本杉町24

10. BuySecond-hand shop

    リサイクルメディアショップJ&J

    郡町1-62

11. BuyCraft shop

    中谷内陶器店

    一本杉町48-1

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Nanao (CC BY-SA 4.0). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Place data from Overture Maps.