Best Nature around Kansai Spot List

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor

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

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

A Japanese garden with beautiful nature throughout the seasons

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

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

Rejuvenate yourself in the fresh mountain air

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

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

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

A large tea ceremony is held here to remember Toyotomi Hideyoshi

A large rock protruding into the ocean

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 garden enjoyed by many writers and artists

Gaze out on Ago Bay from a deck

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

Enjoy bird watching throughout the seasons

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi