Best Nature Spot List

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.

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

A zoological garden containing around 640 animals and 110 species from all over the world, displayed in a more free and natural environment.

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

Head to the promenade that looks out over Minoo Waterfall, one of the 100 Best Waterfalls in Japan

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

The only swamp lake between the city center and Narita International Airport.In the vicinity of Inba-numa Pond are beautiful satoyama (traditional agricultural) landscapes.

A park once popular with writers

A large rock protruding into the ocean

A city park famed as a sightseeing spot representing Nara. World Heritage sites such as Todai-ji Temple, Kofuku-ji Temple and Kasuga-taisha Shrine are close to each other.

A zoo favored by Kobe locals

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

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

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

A famous mountain worshipped as a symbol of Tsugaru

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

This is a multi-story urban park connecting Motomachi and Yamate. You can enjoy the view of the Marine Tower and the Bay Bridge from the park colored with roses and plants and flowers of the seasons.

A relaxing spot above the pond

Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor

A fishing park where everyone can enjoy themselves, from beginners to experienced fishermen