Best Nature Spot List

A leafy plateau with a refreshing feeling

A large tea ceremony is held here to remember Toyotomi Hideyoshi

This is an admission-free zoo where you can interact with cute little animals. The area where you can pet rabbits and guinea pigs is popular.

An historic garden surrounding austere Japanese residential architecture

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.

The symbol of marriage and matrimonial happiness

These thrilling falls run down a steep cliff some 97 meters high. Each season offers stunning views of the great outdoors.

A park memorializing Kobe’s glamorous modern history and the day of the earthquake

It takes five minutes to the mountain peak by ropeway. Near the top is the okumiya (rear shrine) of Hodosan Shrine, a small animal park and a Japanese allspice garden.

Adorable sea creatures everywhere

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

An oasis of water and greenery in the city center

Gaze out on Ago Bay from a deck

A lake found at the opening of the Oku-Nikko region. Enjoy the changing of the seasons from the lakeshore at the foot of Mt. Nantai.

This steep-sided gorge offers magnificent views of new spring greenery and fiery fall foliage

A beautiful attraction associated with the legendary Kobo Daishi

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.

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.

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

A vast national park with beautiful flowers blooming throughout the year. You can also enjoy swimming pools in summer and illumination in winter.