Cape Suzu is the northernmost point of the Noto Peninsula, a narrow headland where the Sea of Japan crashes against black volcanic rock on both sides. The scenery is dramatic and windswept — on clear days you can see the Tateyama range across the water on the Toyama side. The cape is a popular destination for watching winter storms roll in from the north.
The Suzu area in general is one of the most traditional parts of the peninsula. The town hosts the Oku-Noto Triennale, a contemporary art festival held every three years across the town's rural landscapes, farmhouses, and schools. It brings significant international artists to one of Japan's more remote corners and is worth timing a visit around if it happens to coincide.