Susami: Ōhechi, Cycling Tours, and Nagai-zaka

Susami offers a range of starting points for planning a trip: the historic Ōhechi, a collection of cultural and historical artifacts, cycling routes, and a hiking trail. If you are looking for a hotel in Susami, exploring these topics can help you decide what you would like to focus on during your stay. The options differ in their history, type of tour, and specifically stated starting and ending points.

Historic Routes and Cultural Connections

Butsuzaka is an old route leading to Susami from the opposite bank of the Hiki River near Ago. Since the early modern period, it has been used as part of the Ōhechi road. Its profile is therefore defined by a specific route and a history of use. Nagai-zaka, in turn, is identified as an Ōhechi day hike, with Susami Station and Mirozu Station as its start and end points. This distinction is useful if you are looking for a route with cultural and historical significance or a specific day hike.

The museum in Susami has more than 50 votive tablets donated to the adjacent Susami-oji Shrine. The dedication establishes a direct connection between the museum collection and the neighboring shrine. For planning purposes, this is a different cultural and historical focus from Butsuzaka: here, the tablets and their connection to the shrine take center stage, while there, the focus is a historic route.

Guided Cycling Tours and Hiking on the Ōhechi

A guided cycling tour offered by the Susami Town Tourism Association starts at FRONT110 and lasts about two and a half hours. There is a sea route toward Roadside Station Susami and a mountain route toward Kotono Falls. Both have the same approximate duration and starting point; the difference is the stated direction. Advance reservations are required. When choosing, you can therefore opt for the sea or mountain route and plan to reserve in advance.

The Ōhechi’s “Nagai-zaka” day hike runs from Susami Station to Mirozu Station and is also suitable for a first Ōhechi hiking trip. The two railway stations provide clear start and end points for the day’s hike; its suitability for first-time Ōhechi hikers also makes it easy to consider as a separate option alongside the guided cycling tours.

FRONT110: Campsites and Facilities

FRONT110 is a two-minute walk from Susami Station. The grassy campsites face the clear sea known as “Susami Blue” and Inazumi Island. Each pitch measures about 11 × 11 meters, and the number of groups is limited to eight per day. Facilities include toilets, cold-water showers, a washing sink, and a charcoal disposal area. The proximity to the station, the pitch size, and the daily limit are all useful details for planning your stay.

If you plan to stay at FRONT110, check availability and the latest facility information in advance. The limit of eight groups per day is a practical constraint, while the approximate pitch size gives you a more concrete idea of the campsites.

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