Best Other Nature Spot List

You'll be captivated by the exquisite beauty of these pale-pink weeping cherry blossoms

Experience spelunking at this National Natural Treasure

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

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.

Enjoy beautiful autumn leaves in the deep valley

Fields of seasonal flowers

Japan's largest marshland, viewed from observatories on its east and west sides — home to red-crowned cranes and sika deer

Sounkyo is a 24-km ravine scoured through the base of the Daisetsuzan Volcanic Group. It is well known as one of Hokkaido's best onsen areas as well as a famous spot for viewing autumn leaves.

A tourist farm featuring expansive fields with lavender and other flowers. The farm receives many visitors in mid-July when the lavender is in full bloom.

Mt. Rebun soars above Japan's northernmost island. Enjoy its sights on a cape walk

A breathtaking canyon borders the upper reaches of the Toyohira River

A round island in the Sea of Japan, famous for having one of Japan's top 100 mountains, Mt. Rishiri

The hilltop sports a lovely view

A ski slope in the winter and flower field in summer

Japan's northernmost point, with views toward Sakhalin, a famous monument, and the scenic White Road nearby

Sixty varieties of flowers exhilarate you

Rock reefs stretch offshore at this windy cape

The view is spectacular during spring and autumn

One of the largest all-round private farms in Japan, spreading out at the foot of Mt. Iwate. It offers wonderful natural landscapes, tours of historical buildings, and special farm foods.