Best Nature Spot List

The symbol of marriage and matrimonial happiness

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.

Gaze out on Ago Bay from a deck

You can see Japanese crested ibis up close

Here at Bodaigi Pond, you can view a satoyama (mountain foothill) landscape. It is a tranquil spot where you can hear the chirping of birds.

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

The panoramic view from 1,626 meters up is simply breathtaking

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 zoo favored by Kobe locals

A Dutch-style garden surrounding a pond, located next to the Niigata Hakusan-jinja Shrine

A large park with flowers, nature and places to play

An aquarium where you'll learn from seeing, touching and playing

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.

The Kirifuri-kogen Highlands is a plateau with an elevation of about 1,200 meters on the slopes of Mt. Akanagisan. Its scenery and leisure facilities make it a popular destination.

One of Nara’s most famous gardens

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

A place for relaxation for the citizens of Kyoto and famous for its plum blossoms

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.

It’s not just about the animals! Enjoy this sprawling park and its many notable points

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake