Best Nature Spot List

Said to be one of Japan's finest observatories, a great place to watch the sunset

High ground facing Hakodate Bay; a great place to view sunsets

Biei's hills and the Daisetsuzan mountains are visible from this observatory park

A themed garden from a plant nursery

Featuring fun shows and an Aqua Tunnel

Breathe in this deep, green forest

The powerful scents and sounds of a hot spring area

Picked as one of Japan's top 100 waterfalls

The hilltop sports a lovely view

A sloped street made famous in movies and commercials

A 360-degree view, 160 meters above the ground

Colorful hills reminiscent of European rolling countrysides

Vivid primary colors decorate this hill

A deep, mystical gorge stretching over 2 km long. Take the famous ”Boat Ride down Geibi Gorge” for the chance to see countless strangely shaped boulders.

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 Miracle Pine Tree survived the Great East Japan Earthquake. It has become a symbol of the town's recovery in the new memorial park.

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.

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.

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

The view is spectacular during spring and autumn