Best Forests & Mountains Spot List

An iconic landmark of Japan that offers breathtaking views. Many LIVE JAPAN readers book tours to Mt. Fuji or nearby hot springs inns with views of the famous peak before visiting Japan. With seasonal scenery like cherry blossoms, autumn foliage, and snow-capped views, Mt. Fuji is a place that visitors want to come back to again and again.

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.

A beautiful mountain overlooking the city of Nara

Enjoy the lush greenery, autumn leaves and skiing

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

A scenic trekking course with magnificent views of nature

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

A famous mountain worshipped as a symbol of Tsugaru

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

Rejuvenate yourself in the fresh mountain air

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.

A leafy plateau with a refreshing feeling

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

The Kirifuri-kogen Highlands is a plateau with an elevation of about 1,200 meters on the slopes of Mt. Akanagisan. Its scenery and leisure facilities make it a popular destination.

The panoramic view from 1,626 meters up is simply breathtaking

You can enjoy the nature of the mountain and the view it presents on a day trip from central Tokyo. You can indulge in a historical ambience at the mysterious temple. You can enjoy traditional tofu dish there.

A mystical, sacred place of Shugendo, or Japanese mountain asceticism-shamanism incorporating Shinto and Buddhist concepts

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.

This is a continuous stretch of land from the forest, marsh, and mudflat to the sea that remains in its natural state.