Best Nature Spot List

Strolling around ponds colored subtle shades of blue

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.

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

Experience the Oku-Nikko loved by Sir Ernest Mason Satow

You can feel the nature of the Sayama Hills and learn the importance of nature. It is a place full of green where you can encounter various plants, insects, and birds.

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

This botanical garden offers an extraordinary space where you feel as if you stepped into a jungle. Visitors can learn about the tropical plants that have a strong tie to their daily life.

Rejuvenate yourself in the fresh mountain air

Enjoy bird watching throughout the seasons

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.

Enjoy beautiful autumn leaves in the deep valley

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.

A nature park offering a panoramic view of Sagami Bay, with flowers all year round

Enjoy the Sight of Mountains and Beautiful Fall Foliage Reflected off the Waters of a Lake

The blessed spring water from Mt. Chokai

Head to the promenade that looks out over Minoo Waterfall, one of the 100 Best Waterfalls in Japan

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

The Tower of the Sun Museum is found where the Osaka World Fair once took place

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.

Fields of seasonal flowers