Best Nature Spot List

This is the remains of the garden of Daijo-in Temple, which was a monzeki temple (a temple of high rank where members of the imperial family and nobility enter the priesthood) of Kofuku-ji Temple. After the restoration was completed in 2010, these remains were made open to the public. You can also see them from Daijo-in Temple Garden Culture Hall located in the south of the garden.

Enoshima is an island in Fujisawa City in Kanagawa Prefecture that is connected to the mainland by a bridge. The island has an observation deck, shrines and restaurants. You will enjoy strolling along the entrance path to the shrine.

A park built along the river, five-minutes away from Asakusa. In the spring, you can enjoy walking along the path while enjoying the approximately 1,000 cherry blossom trees.

This is a park overlooking Yokosuka Ironworks, to whose construction French engineer Léonce Verny contributed. The park is characterized by a French geometric garden.

A park built in Kurihama in commemoration of the landing of Commodore Matthew C. Perry of the United States Navy.

The Iroha-zaka Slopes refer to two mountain roads with a total of 48 hairpin turns. The roads are famous for their great views.

An archaeological park in Minato Ward, Tokyo with a reconstructed pit-house from the latter Jomon Period (approximately 4,000 years ago).

This is a unique botanical garden that mainly displays wetland plants and is located in Sengokuhara in the town of Hakone. You can observe pretty and wild plants in spring, summer, and fall.

Harbor View Park, or Minato-no-mieru-oka Koen is located on the hillside of the city, overlooking Yokohama Harbor and the Bay Bridge. It is a popular sightseeing course in Yokohama.

Founded as a private garden and created by notable writers and artists during the Edo period (1603–1868). The garden's biggest draw is its 30-meter tunnel lined with bush clover.

Famous for being one of Japan's Three Most Sacred Places

This aquarium has introduced Japan's first tunnel aquarium, which offers a 360-degree view of the seals swimming around. It is an aquarium that both kids and adults can enjoy.

A gorgeous gorge that changes with the seasons

Many years of coastal erosion caused the creation of these natural caves. Let's light some candles and explore the caves.

Lots to enjoy, lots of ways to enjoy it

A fishing port at the tip of Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa famous for landing tuna. A great place to enjoy tuna dishes.

Founded by Kobo-Daishi Kukai, this is a sacred place of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism, boasting a history of 1,200 years. Scattered across the mountain at approximately 900 meters above sea level are 117 temples, including Kongobu-ji Temple, forming a large religious town. With Danjogaran and Okuno-in at its core, this sacred territory has been visited by large number of Kukai's followers. Since the town is surrounded by forests, Mt. Koya is a great place to enjoy some hiking while visiting the temples.

This is a large garden full of tropical atmosphere on Enoshima Island. It was loved by the British import-export merchant Samuel Cocking.

A park surrounded with the nature of Hanno. Enjoy the colorful, beautiful landscapes of each season.

A stroll-style garden featuring miniature hills, dry landscaping and a huge pond. Designated one of metropolitan Tokyo's Places of Scenic Beauty.