Best Rivers, Lakes & Canyons around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

One of the most spacious ponds in metropolitan Tokyo and beloved as a cherry-blossom viewing site in Spring. The scenic pond was often the subject of ukiyo-e paintings in the mid-19th century.

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

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.

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

Lake Yamanakako is the largest and highest of the Fuji Five Lakes, and the closest one to Mount Fuji.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

This lake beautifully compliments Mount Fuji, a World Heritage Site. You can enjoy many leisure activities in the vast natural surroundings.

Lake Saiko is located at the center of the Fuji Five Lakes region. Fishing, camping and bird watching can be enjoyed in its vast natural environment.

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.

Shiraito Falls is named for its appearance that resembles myriads of hanging silk threads. It is Natural Treasure and was selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls.

About 800 cherry trees blossom along Megurogawa which stretches for about 3.8 kilometers from the Ikejiri-Ohashi area to Kamenokobashi under the Tokyu Meguro Line. There are no facilities such as parks but you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing while having drinks and meals in the cafes and restaurants along the river.

The mountain streams passing through the town are a paradise for fishing. Enjoy fishing for Japanese salmon, as well as ayu once the season begins in early summer. Japanese salmon: Season opened on Sunday March 4, 2018 Ayu: ・Season opened on Sunday June 3, 2018 (Chitose river: river mouth - Kawaseki bridge) from one hour before sunrise ・Season opened on Sunday June 17, 2018 (Chitose river: Kawaseki bridge - Ochiai bridge) from one hour before sunrise The season for both Japanese salmon and ayu closes on October 15, 2018 (however, ayu can be fished from December 1-31)