Suzu Raised Beach Salt Field: Oku-Noto Salt Preserving Japan's Ancient Salt-Making Method

Japan's Only Raised Beach Salt Field

Suzu City is located at the tip of Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa, the only place preserving Japan's ancient salt-making method called "raised beach salt field (agahama-shiki enden)." Raised beach salt fields involve drawing seawater by bucket to spread on sandy beaches, concentrating salt by drying with sun and wind — a labor-intensive traditional technique.

Noto Salt Flavors

"Noto no Shio" (Noto Salt) made by the raised beach method is rich in natural sea minerals, characterized by mellow, deep umami. High-quality salt highly evaluated by chefs supports Noto's food culture.

Viewing and Experiencing the Raised Beach Salt Field

In Suzu City, raised beach salt field viewing is available during the June-August salt-making season. "Michi no Eki Suzu Salt Field Village" offers exhibits on salt manufacturing processes, salt field experiences, and cooking experiences using salt, allowing learning about ancient salt-making culture.