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City in Chūbu, Japan
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Wajima (輪島) is a small town in Japan, on the Noto Peninsula, north of Kanazawa. The Wajima morning market, which was one of the town's most famous attractions, was destroyed by fires in the 2024 Noto earthquake.
輪島朝市
The morning market was one of the town's best-known attractions until it burned down in the fires that engulfed the city center during the 2024 Noto earthquake. Residents would like to rebuild and are accepting donations on their website. The Wajima Market website contains information about how to donate to rebuild the market.
By bus
There are a few direct buses daily from Kanazawa. There are also some regular guided bus tours for local tourists.
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