Best Nature Spot List

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

This Japanese garden is a scenic spot filled with Japanese aesthetics and was opened by Sankei Hara, a silk business tycoon. There, historical buildings stand such as a three-story pagoda and tea houses.

Rejuvenate yourself in the fresh mountain air

Beautiful Illuminated Displays from Keyakizaka Street to Mori Garden and 66 Plaza

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.

Welcome to the world of transparent blue

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

Located in a park looking down over Minato Mirai, the center area of Yokohama City, this zoo allows visitors to interact with animals up close.

A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor

This is the first formal French garden in Japan. It harnesses a majestic space, filled with seasonal flowers and surrounded by the vast nature of Hakone.

Cat Island

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.

An aquarium characterized by its tanks reproducing the natural environment

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

Enthrallingly steep cliffs nicknamed the ”Alps of the Sea”

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

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

This steep-sided gorge offers magnificent views of new spring greenery and fiery fall foliage

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

An historic garden surrounding austere Japanese residential architecture