Best Nature around Kansai Spot List

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities

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

A Japanese garden with beautiful nature throughout the seasons

A trekking spot surrounded by mother nature

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

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

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

Fields of seasonal flowers

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

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

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.

A large rock protruding into the ocean

A pink tunnel that’s pleasant with greenery and water

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

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

Gaze out on Ago Bay from a deck

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms