Best Nature Spot List

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.

You can see Japanese crested ibis up close

Gaze out on Ago Bay from a deck

Edutainment style aquarium where you can enjoy learning about the ”Sagami Bay and the Pacific Ocean,” the treasury of the marine life, and ”creatures” as basic themes.

One of the four metropolitan parks at Sayama hill. Enjoy walking in the thicket that stretches through the entire park.

Take a trip around the picturesque view of one of Japan’s three famous sights

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

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

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.

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

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

A fishing park where everyone can enjoy themselves, from beginners to experienced fishermen

The only swamp lake between the city center and Narita International Airport.In the vicinity of Inba-numa Pond are beautiful satoyama (traditional agricultural) landscapes.

Watashi-bune, or the ferry boat, is affectionately called ”Pon-pon sen.” This ferry boat is Uraga's symbol for going back and forth from east to west within the port of Uraga.

Experience spelunking at this National Natural Treasure

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.

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.

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

Lake Toya is the second largest caldera lake in Japan, having a circumference of about 40 km. Enjoy a walk along the lakeside or take a cruise on one of the pleasure boats.