Best Nature around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

It is a romantic park with the view of Yokohama Bay Bridge and passing ships.

The Iroha-zaka Slopes refer to two mountain roads with a total of 48 hairpin turns. The roads are famous for their great views.

A time-honored Japanese landscape garden with gentle atmosphere designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty. Weeping cherry trees during spring are a must-see.

Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park or the Ikebukuro West Gate Park is situated adjacent to the Tokyo Metropolitan Theater, which is located in front of the Ikebukuro Station. The park offers an artistic atmosphere with several art objects placed inside it.

Park with four waterfalls, bountiful natural springs and dense forest. You can enjoy the essence of the season such as cherry blossoms in spring and coloring maple leaves in autumn.

Founded as a private garden and created by notable writers and artists during the Edo period (1603–1868). The garden's biggest draw is its 30-meter tunnel lined with bush clover.

This aquarium has introduced Japan's first tunnel aquarium, which offers a 360-degree view of the seals swimming around. It is an aquarium that both kids and adults can enjoy.

A park built along the river, five-minutes away from Asakusa. In the spring, you can enjoy walking along the path while enjoying the approximately 1,000 cherry blossom trees.

Enjoy nature all through the seasons! A whole family can enjoy the day camping and outing by the riverbank.

This is a natural pond in the premises of Ueno Park, with a circumference of about two kilometers. In the summer, beautiful lotuses are in full bloom. You can also enjoy boating.

This is a natural monument-designated wind cave surrounded by the Aokigahara Jukai Forest.

Owakudani is filled with clouds of volcanic smoke and a sulfurous smell. Tasting the famous black eggs is a must.

A stroll garden taking advantage of cliffs in the terrain of the Musashino Plateau. You can learn about traditional gardening methods here.

A garden which is well-known as one of the scenic spots of the nation. There are many places worth seeing such as a seawater pond that draws water from Tokyo Bay and a majestic 300-year-old pine tree.

This is a unique botanical garden that mainly displays wetland plants and is located in Sengokuhara in the town of Hakone. You can observe pretty and wild plants in spring, summer, and fall.

One of the remaining feudal lord gardens from the Edo Period (1603-1868). The pond at its center and the valuable, brilliantly-arrayed stones are the main draws of this garden.

This is a large garden full of tropical atmosphere on Enoshima Island. It was loved by the British import-export merchant Samuel Cocking.

This is a natural valley and is one of the most precious nature reserves throughout the twenty-three wards of central Tokyo. It attracts many visitors who relax and enjoy walking along the rivers and immersing themselves in the serene and natural environment.

The park has facilities such as fountains and a cycling course, and part of the park is dedicated to a bird sanctuary. There are many families and couples who visit the place during the weekends.

It's an ideal place for beginner climbers and as a day trip. While slowly climbing the mountain, you can enjoy abundant nature throughout the year.