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A Sōtō Zen temple founded in 1624 that has watched over the fishing village of Sugari for around 400 years. Its current main hall was rebuilt in 1861 by a master carpenter who was an ancestor of the Takenaka Corporation, one of Japan's oldest construction companies.
馬越峠
A popular hiking trail on the Kumano Kodo - Ise-ji Route. There is a hiking trail which leads to Mt. Tengura, overlooking Owase City.
熊野古道センター
Constructed entirely from cypress wood (the tree of Owase), the Kumano Kodo Centre features exhibits on the origins and history of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route. A playground, also made entirely from cypress, is located nearby.
夢古道の湯
A deep sea water onsen, which has healing properties, as well as sauna rooms.
尾鷲神社
This shrine is a historical monument in Owase. It's well known for an ancient, sacred tree which is aged over 1,000 years old. Also the venue for every year's Ya Ya Matsuri.
金剛寺
Built during the Edo Era, the Kongō-ji has two fierce-looking deity statues guarding the entrance.
三木里ビーチ
A beautiful white sandy beach, with clear turquoise waters.