Best Nature Spot List

The deepest and westernmost lake of the ”Fuji Five Lakes,” it is very clear where you can enjoy marine sports and camping.

Located on the former site of Hakone-Rikyu Palace. You can enjoy splendid views of Lake Ashinoko and Mt. Fuji.

Lava caves created in 864 AD by a Mount Fuji eruption from its flank volcano, Nagao-san.

Welcome to the world of transparent blue

A massive, lushly green garden

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.

You can see Japanese crested ibis up close

A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

A zoo favored by Kobe locals

The moss-covered stone path is the most beautiful on the Kumano Kodo

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.

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

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

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

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

A landscaped Japanese garden with a traditional Japanese house and a modern Western house

The spectacular views of the enormous rocks will impress you

An oasis of water and greenery in the city center

You'll be captivated by the exquisite beauty of these pale-pink weeping cherry blossoms