Best Nature around Kansai Spot List

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

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

Lots of beautiful roses

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

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

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

A relaxing spot above the pond

A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor

Fields of seasonal flowers

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

A great view overlooking the the Five Storied Pagoda of Kofukuji Temple

Gaze out on Ago Bay from a deck

Take your time watching adorable animals

A zoo favored by Kobe locals

Stay in the city while getting a taste of the views from deep mountain valleys in this Japanese-style garden

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

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

An oasis of water and greenery in the city center

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

The namesake for the area and one of Japan's ”Top 100 Waterfalls”