Best Nature Spot List

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.

Yudaki Falls are located in Oku-Nikko and rank as one of Japan's three great waterfalls. Visitors can enjoy the breathtaking sight of the 70-meter-high cascade.

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

A lighthouse with an observation platform that is affectionately considered a symbol of Shonan. Its distinctive features are a majestic view of the ocean and illumination that changes color with the seasons.

A park selected as one of the top 100 Japanese city parks, designed to enjoy water. You can play in the river.

Morioka's symbol connecting a station and the central part of the city

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

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.

A scenic park selected as one of the New Tokyo 100 Views. The verdant park has a baseball field, tennis courts, and an athletic open space.

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

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

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.

Stay in the city while getting a taste of the views from deep mountain valleys in this Japanese-style garden

A 14km streamside trail past moss-covered rocks and waterfalls, changing beautifully with every season

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

Picturesque white sands and green pine trees at the base of the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

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.

This is a park in Yokosuka with the triple themes of water, light, and sound. It is ranked one of Japan's top 100 city parks and top 100 historical parks.

Hirou Shrine’s object of worship is famous for the large volume of water and for having the country’s highest drop off

A famous spot for its colorful blooming moss phloxes. It is a park rich in nature which stands on a hill with a sweeping view of the city of Chichibu.