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Noto Kongo Coast stretches for 29 km, a scenic part of Noto Peninsula. 能登金剛
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Ganmon Gate Rock is perhaps the most famous sight on the Noto Kongo Coast. From a nearby boat dock, see it by boat. Erosion by waves created this tunnel-like rock measuring 15 meters high, 6 meters wide, and 60 meters long. 巌門Boat cruises for Ganmon Rock costs ¥1,200. Takes only 20 min.
http://www.ganmon.jp/
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Ganmon Gate Rock is the most noted natural formation on the Noto Kongo Coast. 巌門
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Ganmon Gate Rock as seen from a boat cruise. 巌門
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Noto Kongo Coast 能登金剛
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Hatago Iwa wedded rocks are another noted natrual feature on the Noto Kongo Coast. A legend about the Hataori god (機織りの神様) happened here. 機具岩 (Noto Futami)
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Hatago Iwa wedded rocks "Hatago" is a tool for weaving. 機具岩 (Noto Futami)
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Hatago Iwa wedded rocks. The larger, female rock (with the hole) stands 16 meters high and has a small shrine. Smaller male rock is 12 meters high. The Kongo Coast sure has lots of rocks with a hole in them. 機具岩 (Noto Futami)写真提供:©石川県観光連盟
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Hatago Iwa wedded rocks are nicknamed "Noto Futami" (能登二見) because they are similar to the famous wedded rocks in Futami, Mie Prefecture. 機具岩写真提供:©石川県観光連盟
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Hatago Iwa wedded rocks face west, so it's great for sunsets. 機具岩写真提供:©石川県観光連盟
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Sekinohana is very scenic where you can walk around on a cliff overlooking the ocean. 関野鼻
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Sekinohana 関野鼻
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Sekinohana 関野鼻
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