Best Nature around Kansai Spot List

“Cafe”, “Children's playground”, “Campsites”, “Barbecue areas”, “Sunken hearth hut restaurant” surrounded by nature

A city park famed as a sightseeing spot representing Nara. World Heritage sites such as Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple and Kasuga-taisha Shrine are close to each other.

A place for relaxation for the citizens of Kyoto and famous for its plum blossoms

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

A Japanese garden with beautiful nature throughout the seasons

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

A large rock protruding into the ocean

It’s not just about the animals! Enjoy this sprawling park and its many notable points

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

A park memorializing Kobe’s glamorous modern history and the day of the earthquake

One of the highest places in western Japan at 265 meters, buzzing with sightseers

A pink tunnel that’s pleasant with greenery and water

A fishing park where everyone can enjoy themselves, from beginners to experienced fishermen

A zoo raising approximately 130 different species of animals. Encountering small animals is fun!

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor

Lots of beautiful roses

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region