Best Nature around Kansai Spot List

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.

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

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

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

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

A zoo favored by Kobe locals

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

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

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

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

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

The spectacular views of the enormous rocks will impress you

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

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ago Bay at a resort