Best Other Nature Spot List

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

Adventure islands

A National Natural Monument famous as the breeding grounds for the black-tailed seagull

The moss-covered stone path is the most beautiful on the Kumano Kodo

Cat Island

A mystical underground world created by the abyss of time

The island of adored jewelry

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ago Bay at a resort

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

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.

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 ski slope in the winter and flower field in summer

Sixty varieties of flowers exhilarate you

A breathtaking canyon borders the upper reaches of the Toyohira River

The hilltop sports a lovely view

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

Rock reefs stretch offshore at this windy cape

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

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

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.