Best Nature around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

An iconic landmark of Japan that offers breathtaking views. Many LIVE JAPAN readers book tours to Mt. Fuji or nearby hot springs inns with views of the famous peak before visiting Japan. With seasonal scenery like cherry blossoms, autumn foliage, and snow-capped views, Mt. Fuji is a place that visitors want to come back to again and again.

The Shinto shrine where Minamoto no Yoritomo worshipped, which can bring good fortune and personal connections

A dynamic view from the ropeway

Revel in the realistic starlit sky

A Japanese garden with an abundance of greenery

The healing power of the sea and flowers

A garden decorated with white and red apricot flowers

A famous spot for its colorful blooming moss phloxes. It is a park rich in nature which stands on a hill with a sweeping view of the city of Chichibu.

It is a park located on top of Mt. Asukayama. Famous for its cherry blossoms, the park has been enjoyed by people since the Edo period (1603–1868).

Ryuzu Falls is one of the representative waterfalls in Oku-Nikko. Its forked cascade resembles the head of a dragon.

Lake Ashinoko is surrounded by the mountains of Hakone. You can go for a drive or take a stroll, and you can also take the Pleasure Cruise to enjoy the splendid view from the lake.

This is an extensive rock formation where you can view layered rocks that cover the entire area as tatami mats cover the floor. The attraction is located in Nagatoro, Saitama Prefecture. The elevated crystalline schists created by the currents of the Arakawa River are awesome.

A rooftop garden constructed atop Ohashi Junction. A spot promoting greenery techniques that has won various awards.

The deepest and westernmost lake of the ”Fuji Five Lakes,” it is very clear where you can enjoy marine sports and camping.

Lake Kawaguchiko is known for offering the one of the best views of the beautifully symmetrical Mount Fuji.

A zoo in Kanazawa Shizen Park, surrounded by nature, where rare species of Herbivores from around the world are kept. A perfect spot to relax.

This Japanese garden is a scenic spot filled with Japanese aesthetics and was opened by Sankei Hara, a silk business tycoon. There, historical buildings stand such as a three-story pagoda and tea houses.

This zoo has a view of Mt. Fuji. You can observe lions and bears at close range by feeding the animals from the Jungle Bus.

Shinjuku Gyoen is one of the few landscape gardens in Japan. The garden is a popular spot where you can enjoy the skillfully arranged gardens as well as historical buildings.

These thrilling falls run down a steep cliff some 97 meters high. Each season offers stunning views of the great outdoors.