Best Nature Spot List

Now the oldest and most comprehensive botanical gardens in all of Japan

Gaze out on a fantastic aerial view of the city 173 meters up

Enjoy bird watching throughout the seasons

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

A scenic trekking course with magnificent views of nature

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

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

A leafy plateau with a refreshing feeling

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama

You'll be captivated by the exquisite beauty of these pale-pink weeping cherry blossoms

Lake Kawaguchiko is known for offering the one of the best views of the beautifully symmetrical Mount Fuji.

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

Come face to face with lions behind glass

Hirou Shrine’s object of worship is famous for the large volume of water and for having the country’s highest drop off

A large park with flowers, nature and places to play

This botanical garden offers an extraordinary space where you feel as if you stepped into a jungle. Visitors can learn about the tropical plants that have a strong tie to their daily life.

A green island at the southernmost part of Miura Peninsula. The island has a park with bountiful nature and restaurants serving seafood fresh from the boat.

Stroll around the beautiful, mystical lakes and ponds

Lots of beautiful roses

This is a park in Yokosuka with the triple themes of water, light, and sound. It is ranked one of Japan's top 100 city parks and top 100 historical parks.