Best Nature around Kansai Spot List

A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor

Make memories in Kobe’s picturesque herb garden, the largest in Japan

Gaze out on a fantastic aerial view of the city 173 meters up

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

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

The Tower of the Sun Museum is found where the Osaka World Fair once took place

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ago Bay at a resort

An urban oasis in Osaka and home to the Main Tower of Osaka-jo Castle. Together with plum trees and cherry trees, the park provides scenic beauty unique to each season.

The island of adored jewelry

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

Take a trip around the picturesque view of one of Japan’s three famous sights

Adorable sea creatures everywhere

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

The symbol of marriage and matrimonial happiness

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

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

Picturesque white sands and green pine trees at the base of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

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

Head to the promenade that looks out over Minoo Waterfall, one of the 100 Best Waterfalls in Japan

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial