Best Nature Spot List

An active volcano protruding from Mt. Usu

A snow-white curtain of water falls into a blue river

Biei Station is your starting line

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

A ski slope in the winter and flower field in summer

Breathe in this deep, green forest

A place to lose yourself in nature

See Japanese cranes in the wild

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

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

Experience the sound and steam of a geyser

A sloped street made famous in movies and commercials

A lone poplar tree stands amidst hills

Colorful hills reminiscent of European rolling countrysides

Vivid primary colors decorate this hill

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.

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.

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 view is spectacular during spring and autumn