Cape Suzu (the Sacred Cape)

A cape situated at the tip of the Noto Peninsula in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The cape also appears in the “Kunibiki shinwa,” a tale in the ancient Izumo no kuni fudoki, which records various legends about the Izumo region. Viewed as one of the top three mystical “power spots” in Japan, the cape is visited by large numbers of tourists. Highlights include the “Skybird” observation platform, which juts out into open air and offers a sweeping view of the Sea of Japan; and the mysterious Blue Cavern, a flooded cave with waters that appear to be dyed a deep, cobalt blue.