Best Nature around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

This is an animal park at the top of Mt. Hodo, which is accessible by cable car from the Nagatoro area in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. Visitors can interact with small animals in the park.

Here at Bodaigi Pond, you can view a satoyama (mountain foothill) landscape. It is a tranquil spot where you can hear the chirping of birds.

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.

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 aquarium features a unique lineup, including the ”Jellyfish Kaleidoscope” and ”Edo-rium,” which can only be seen at this aquarium.

This is a multi-story urban park connecting Motomachi and Yamate. You can enjoy the view of the Marine Tower and the Bay Bridge from the park colored with roses and plants and flowers of the seasons.

An equestrian park where people and horses meet and interact. With seasonal flowers such as cherry blossoms, the park is also a popular place to relax.

Large, 400-hectare marshland popular for its hiking trails through many scenic spots.

A Tokyo Metropolitan Park facing Tokyo Bay. Divided into five separate zones under the theme of harmony among greenery, water and people.

A natural park in the Kichijoji area. Popular among families and couples as a place they can enjoy the nature and culture of Musashino and interact with animals.

Experience the Oku-Nikko loved by Sir Ernest Mason Satow

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

This is a park in Yokosuka with the triple themes of water, light, and sound. It is ranked one of Japan's top 100 city parks and top 100 historical parks.

This is an admission-free zoo where you can interact with cute little animals. The area where you can pet rabbits and guinea pigs is popular.

Enjoy the Sight of Mountains and Beautiful Fall Foliage Reflected off the Waters of a Lake

A lighthouse with an observation platform that is affectionately considered a symbol of Shonan. Its distinctive features are a majestic view of the ocean and illumination that changes color with the seasons.

Yudaki Falls are located in Oku-Nikko and rank as one of Japan's three great waterfalls. Visitors can enjoy the breathtaking sight of the 70-meter-high cascade.

A park selected as one of the top 100 Japanese city parks, designed to enjoy water. You can play in the river.

Watashi-bune, or the ferry boat, is affectionately called ”Pon-pon sen.” This ferry boat is Uraga's symbol for going back and forth from east to west within the port of Uraga.

A vast national park with beautiful flowers blooming throughout the year. You can also enjoy swimming pools in summer and illumination in winter.