Best Nature Spot List

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

A National Natural Monument famous as the breeding grounds for the black-tailed seagull

Located in a park looking down over Minato Mirai, the center area of Yokohama City, this zoo allows visitors to interact with animals up close.

This is a large, nature-infused urban park with lush greenery and an abundance of seasonal flowers such as poppies in spring and cosmos flowers in autumn.

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.

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

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.

A famous mountain worshipped as a symbol of Tsugaru

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

Japan’s largest lake, replete with noteworthy places and leisure opportunities

Enthrallingly steep cliffs nicknamed the ”Alps of the Sea”

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.

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

There are historical sites and ancient trees that date back to the Meiji period and also many sports facilities on this vast premises. The rows of ginkgo trees with their yellow leaves are also famous.

You can see Japanese crested ibis up close

The Aokigahara Forest was formed by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Fuji about 1,200 years ago. There are guided walking tours in the great nature.

A great view overlooking the the Five Storied Pagoda of Kofukuji Temple

Ryuzu Falls is one of the representative waterfalls in Oku-Nikko. Its forked cascade resembles the head of a dragon.

A large tea ceremony is held here to remember Toyotomi Hideyoshi

This is an animal park at the top of Mt. Hodo, which is accessible by cable car from the Nagatoro area in Chichibu City, Saitama Prefecture. Visitors can interact with small animals in the park.