Best Nature around Kansai Spot List

Now the oldest and most comprehensive botanical gardens in all of Japan

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

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

The moss-covered stone path is the most beautiful on the Kumano Kodo

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

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

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

An oasis of water and greenery in the city center

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

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

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

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

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

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

A large tea ceremony is held here to remember Toyotomi Hideyoshi

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

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

A massive, lushly green garden

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region