Best Nature Spot List

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

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

A garden which received the Award of Garden Excellence at the 17th World Convention of Rose Societies (2015). It is a garden where you can appreciate 10,000 roses of 1,500 varieties.

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

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.

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

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

The spectacular views of the enormous rocks will impress you

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.

Adventure islands

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

An historic garden surrounding austere Japanese residential architecture

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

Take a stroll on the pathway with views of this beautiful gorge

The inspiration for Shirahama’s namesake

It takes five minutes to the mountain peak by ropeway. Near the top is the okumiya (rear shrine) of Hodosan Shrine, a small animal park and a Japanese allspice garden.

Enthrallingly steep cliffs nicknamed the ”Alps of the Sea”

Located at the southeastern part of Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture, this food-lover's destination brims with local foods such as fresh tuna and farm vegetables.

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

The Arahata Fuji Citizen's Forest is the first forest to have been designated as a citizen's forest. From the summit of Arahata Fuji, an artificial hill offers a grand view.