noun
Noto Province
Historical province in the north of present-day Ishikawa Prefecture. Used in historical contexts.
能登はかつての令制国の一つです。
Noto is one of the former provinces of Japan.
noun
Noto Peninsula
Refers to the Noto Peninsula (能登半島). Commonly used in geographical and travel contexts.
See also: 能登半島 (のとはんとう)
能登の海岸線は美しい景観で知られています。
The coastline of Noto is known for its beautiful scenery.
能登半島 is the full name for the Noto Peninsula, while 能登 alone can refer to the peninsula or the historical province.
The name 能登 (Noto) is of ancient origin, used for the historical province and later the peninsula. The exact derivation is uncertain.