Best Nature 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.

“Cafe”, “Children's playground”, “Campsites”, “Barbecue areas”, “Sunken hearth hut restaurant” surrounded by nature

A vast park crafted on the site of Takada Castle. Known as a great viewing spot for cherry blossoms, the park is embellished with about 4,000 cherry trees in April.

One of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. The Tenshu, which is of Edo-style architecture and the only existing Tenshu in Tohoku, is worth a look.

A beautiful lake and the deepest in Japan, with unrivalled clarity. There is a statue of the legendary maiden Tatsuko standing in the lake.

Revel in the realistic starlit sky

A Japanese garden with an abundance of greenery

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

Appreciate this beautiful valley, designated as a place of special scenic beauty and a natural monument. Immerse yourself in a shower of negative ions emanating from the forest.

A garden decorated with white and red apricot flowers

The healing power of the sea and flowers

A 27-km road that stretches from the foot to the summit of Mt. Hachiman. It is famous for the snow-walled corridor that appears in spring.

A dynamic view from the ropeway

The remains of the castle of the Satake Clan, evocative of the Edo Period (1603–1868) when feudal lords ruled the land. There is also a spot where you can play with an Akita dog.

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

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

An aquarium where you'll learn from seeing, touching and playing

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.

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

A garden which received the Award of Garden Excellence at the 17th World Convention of Rose Societies (2015). It is a garden where you can appreciate 10,000 roses of 1,500 varieties.