Suzu (珠洲市, Suzu-shi) is a city located in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.

Suzu occupies the northeastern tip of the Noto Peninsula and is bordered by the Sea of Japan on three sides.

Suzu has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa) characterized by mild summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall.

[3] Per Japanese census data,[6] the population of Suzu has declined steadily over the past 50 years.

In ancient times, Suzu prospered as a gateway for trade by sea, establishing connections with places such as Izumo, Sado and Ezo.

[9] A MJMA 5.4 earthquake in June 2022 injured seven people, damaged a temple and shattered windows.

[14] Suzu has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 14 members.

More recently, Suzu has become known for its production of sawtooth oak charcoal (クヌギ炭, kunugi-zumi) for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.