Best Nature Spot List

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

One of the highest places in western Japan at 265 meters, buzzing with sightseers

Lake Ashinoko is surrounded by the mountains of Hakone. You can go for a drive or take a stroll, and you can also take the Pleasure Cruise to enjoy the splendid view from the lake.

This is a famous spot on the Nikko Kaido, called ”Soka Matsubara” or ”Senbon Matsubara” since the Edo Period.

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

A nature park offering a panoramic view of Sagami Bay, with flowers all year round

Edutainment style aquarium where you can enjoy learning about the ”Sagami Bay and the Pacific Ocean,” the treasury of the marine life, and ”creatures” as basic themes.

One of the world's largest aquariums with a massive tank where a whale shark glides gracefully. The aquarium duplicates the natural environment surrounding the Pacific Ocean.

Encounter the Man’yoshu and plants from time immemorial

Immerse yourself in the picturesque scenery of the nature

A large rock protruding into the ocean

Experience spelunking at this National Natural Treasure

One of the four metropolitan parks at Sayama hill. Enjoy walking in the thicket that stretches through the entire park.

This Japanese garden is a scenic spot filled with Japanese aesthetics and was opened by Sankei Hara, a silk business tycoon. There, historical buildings stand such as a three-story pagoda and tea houses.

Watashi-bune, or the ferry boat, is affectionately called ”Pon-pon sen.” This ferry boat is Uraga's symbol for going back and forth from east to west within the port of Uraga.

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

The namesake for the area and one of Japan's ”Top 100 Waterfalls”

This is an extensive rock formation where you can view layered rocks that cover the entire area as tatami mats cover the floor. The attraction is located in Nagatoro, Saitama Prefecture. The elevated crystalline schists created by the currents of the Arakawa River are awesome.

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.