History of the Village Sugaura

A drive of 18.8 km runs through the mountains of the Tsuzurao Peninsula, which juts out at the northernmost point of Lake Biwa. You can enjoy beautiful panoramas throughout the seasons, but spring, when about 3,000 cherry blossoms bloom along the roadside, is particularly stunning. Depending on snow conditions, it may be closed from early December to mid-March. Traffic is two-way from Sugaura to the Tsuzurao-zaki Observatory. From the Tsuzurao-zaki Observatory to Iwano, it is one-way traffic.

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.