Best Forests & Mountains Spot List

Registered as a World Heritage Site in 2013, this is the highest mountain in Japan.

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.

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.

A leafy plateau with a refreshing feeling

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

This sacred primeval forest is registered as a world heritage site

A famous mountain worshipped as a symbol of Tsugaru

A renowned mountain that represents Iwate

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

Some of Japan's best, gently colored cherry blossoms

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

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

A magnificent mountain featuring colorful alpine plants and flowers

Enjoy the lush greenery, autumn leaves and skiing

A scenic trekking course with magnificent views of nature

Rejuvenate yourself in the fresh mountain air

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.