Best Nature Spot List

Autumnal colors grace this area earlier than any other spot in Japan

See rare plants from the south

A spectacular scene unfolds for early birds

A round island in the Sea of Japan, famous for having one of Japan's top 100 mountains, Mt. Rishiri

Overwhelming in scale

Aptly named, this mysterious hot spring transforms an entire river

All the world's tulips in one place

An English garden with more than 450 varieties of flowers and grasses

A sloped street made famous in movies and commercials

Japan's northernmost ice-free lake

Refreshing soft water selected as one of Japan's 100 famous waters

A place to relax and enjoy nature and culture

Both selected as part of Japan's 100 best waterfalls

A breathtaking canyon borders the upper reaches of the Toyohira River

Vivid primary colors decorate this hill

Sea lions, seals, and many marine mammal shows

The powerful scents and sounds of a hot spring area

Colorful hills reminiscent of European rolling countrysides

Mt. Rebun soars above Japan's northernmost island. Enjoy its sights on a cape walk

See tranquil landscapes unique to Hokkaido