Lake Oku Biwa Parkway

It is located in an inlet northeast of the Kuzugao Peninsula, which protrudes into Lake Biwa. It is a settlement in an environment reminiscent of an isolated island on land, surrounded on three sides by mountains, and once organized a village community, such as police and military, that kept order on its own. Its history dates back to before the Heian period, and an ancient document called the "Sugaura Document", which describes the state of the village between the Kamakura period and the early Meiji period, remains. There are two gates in the east and west of the settlement, called the quadruped gate, which used to conduct prosecutions for entry and exit. It was recognized as the National Important Cultural Landscape in 2014, and the Japanese Heritage Lake Biwa and its Waterfront Landscape-Water Heritage of Prayer and Living in 2015.

It is a popular observation deck located at the tip of the Kakudao Peninsula, with spectacular views of Lake Oku Biwa and Mount Ibuki. In the spring, about 3200 cherry blossoms along the Okubiwako Parkway are in full bloom, and in the fall, you can see the autumn leaves that dye all sides red. There is a monument of the sacred place of lovers on the site, which is attracting attention as a love power spot.

A hot spring and sauna facility located near the National Treasure Eleven-Headed Kannon Statue at the Watariganj Temple, in the northern part of Lake Biwa. The bathing area, which draws from the North Omi hot spring with sodium chloride and bicarbonate, offers a variety of bathing options for both men and women, including jacuzzis, sleeping baths, and outdoor baths. The women's bath features a shape-up bath and mist sauna, while the men's bath is equipped with an auto-loyly high-temperature sauna and far-infrared sauna. For those who only wish to bathe, the facility is available from 6 AM, and there is a spacious lounge for 24-hour stays, as well as rental rooms for napping. The restaurant and bakery, where you can enjoy gourmet cuisine from North Omi, are also popular.