What other travelers are saying about Noto Milk, Ishikawa
This is a cool, casual spot to grab some delicious gelato or coffee. They have free WiFi, water, and bathrooms for customers. The staff is friendly and the service is good. The milk is locally sourced, and so are many of the ingredients used in the gelato. You can buy cute goods here too. There is even a spot outside to sit on a sunny day. I've been here several times, and the gelato is a great treat after spending time at the onsen nearby.
I tried their tea and milk flavored ice cream. It's not super thick like frozen custard, but more like traditional home made ice cream. If you're used to American ice cream, you may find it not sweet enough, but we liked it. It tasted very natural with nothing artificial added. I gave 4 stars because: (1) the scoop was small for the price; and (2) they spent too long trying to perfect the shape when there was a huge line.
It's the earliest opening cafe in Wakura Onsen Machi so it's good for going to in the morning! The food and coffee is delicious (I especially love the toast) and the merchandise is hilarious and iconic ☺.
Very crowded and I was surprised the container of the ice cream is so small. I may say its very expensive it’s popular because it’s in an island and there is no other ice cream shop to enjoy except this shop. The parking is terrible you have to wait long and have to wait long too in buying and no place to sit inside the shop. The taste is average
Noto Milk gelato is crafted using fresh, locally sourced milk from dairy farms on the Noto Peninsula, where traditional farming methods produce exceptionally rich and flavorful dairy products. The gelato emphasizes the pure taste of regional ingredients and authentic Japanese gelato craftsmanship, offering a unique flavor profile that reflects the peninsula's agricultural heritage. Unlike mass-produced ice cream, each batch showcases the distinctive character of Noto's pastoral countryside milk.
The main Noto Milk shop is located in Nanao City on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture. It's positioned near Wakura Onsen, a coastal hot spring resort area. The most convenient access is by rental car when exploring the Noto Peninsula, though visitors can also reach the area via Wakura-Onsen Station. The location is strategically placed for tourists exploring the peninsula's coastal attractions, traditional villages, and scenic driving routes.
There are no admission fees to visit Noto Milk - you simply pay for the gelato you purchase. Prices vary depending on the flavor and size you choose. The shop operates as a retail gelato destination where you buy individual servings. It's recommended to eat the gelato while walking around the area, particularly near the scenic Wakura Onsen resort and surrounding coastal attractions.
Noto Milk is perfectly positioned for exploring the broader Noto Peninsula region. Nearby Wakura Onsen offers hot spring resorts facing the sea, with many restaurants serving fresh seafood sushi. The peninsula features traditional craft workshops, terraced rice fields, scenic coastlines, and traditional villages. Most visitors combine their gelato experience with scenic driving tours of the peninsula's coastal roads and cultural attractions.
Noto Milk has gained significant recognition among both locals and tourists. The Noto Milk Honten Noto Milk Factory is rated 4.2 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and is ranked #4 of 152 restaurants in Nanao. The shop has become a celebrated stop for visitors exploring the Noto Peninsula, representing the region's commitment to showcasing local dairy farming excellence through premium artisanal gelato.
