Best Nature around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

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.

Located in a park looking down over Minato Mirai, the center area of Yokohama City, this zoo allows visitors to interact with animals up close.

A zoological garden containing around 640 animals and 110 species from all over the world, displayed in a more free and natural environment.

The only swamp lake between the city center and Narita International Airport.In the vicinity of Inba-numa Pond are beautiful satoyama (traditional agricultural) landscapes.

You can feel the nature of the Sayama Hills and learn the importance of nature. It is a place full of green where you can encounter various plants, insects, and birds.

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.

A green island at the southernmost part of Miura Peninsula. The island has a park with bountiful nature and restaurants serving seafood fresh from the boat.

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

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.

Beautiful Illuminated Displays from Keyakizaka Street to Mori Garden and 66 Plaza

A lake found at the opening of the Oku-Nikko region. Enjoy the changing of the seasons from the lakeshore at the foot of Mt. Nantai.

This is a famous spot on the Nikko Kaido, called ”Soka Matsubara” or ”Senbon Matsubara” since the Edo Period.

Built as Japan's first suburban park. Has a variety of attractions for a fun stroll including Inokashira Pond, Gotenyama, sports facilities and a park.

Selected as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom spots. You can enjoy viewing flowers and plants of the season and watching wild birds in the spacious park.

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

This park was created to celebrate the wedding of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The fountains are illuminated during the night, creating fantastic night views.

Natural forest with a history deriving from the remains of Kitanomaru of the Edo Castle.

This was the first zoo to be established in Japan, with more than 100 years of history. There are about 400 different species of animals, such as the giant panda, kept in this zoo.

The Institute for Nature Study, or Shizen Kyoiku-en, is an urban forest and green space where you can feel the changing seasons and embrace the beauty of nature in the midst of Tokyo.

The observation lounge of Bunkyo Civic Center with a restaurant with a view