Best Nature Spot List

Built as Japan's first suburban park. Has a variety of attractions for a fun stroll including Inokashira Pond, Gotenyama, sports facilities and a park.

The spectacular views of the enormous rocks will impress you

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

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

Lake Yamanakako is the largest and highest of the Fuji Five Lakes, and the closest one to Mount Fuji.

It is an aquarium that is located on the shore of Ashinoko Lake. The shows, performed by charming Baikal seals, are popular.

Make memories in Kobe’s picturesque herb garden, the largest in Japan

Strolling around ponds colored subtle shades of blue

Originally created as part of the Imperial Palace, the gardens are now open to the public.

A natural park in the Kichijoji area. Popular among families and couples as a place they can enjoy the nature and culture of Musashino and interact with animals.

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

A park once popular with writers

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

Enjoy a sweeping view of the sea at Shirahama

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

It is a park located on top of Mt. Asukayama. Famous for its cherry blossoms, the park has been enjoyed by people since the Edo period (1603–1868).

A symbolic bridge crossing the Shinano River

A relaxing spot above the pond