Best Parks Spot List

One of the best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. The Tenshu, which is of Edo-style architecture and the only existing Tenshu in Tohoku, is worth a look.

The remains of the castle of the Satake Clan, evocative of the Edo Period (1603–1868) when feudal lords ruled the land. There is also a spot where you can play with an Akita dog.

A vast park crafted on the site of Takada Castle. Known as a great viewing spot for cherry blossoms, the park is embellished with about 4,000 cherry trees in April.

It is a park located on top of Mt. Asukayama. Famous for its cherry blossoms, the park has been enjoyed by people since the Edo period (1603–1868).

There are historical sites and ancient trees that date back to the Meiji period and also many sports facilities on this vast premises. The rows of ginkgo trees with their yellow leaves are also famous.

Head to the promenade that looks out over Minoo Waterfall, one of the 100 Best Waterfalls in Japan

A wide-open park offering great views of the harbor

An urban oasis in Osaka and home to the Main Tower of Osaka-jo Castle. Together with plum trees and cherry trees, the park provides scenic beauty unique to each season.

The largest Tokyo Metropolitan Park rich with nature. Offers various leisure activities such as viewing the fields and the woods and playing in the forest.

A garden which received the Award of Garden Excellence at the 17th World Convention of Rose Societies (2015). It is a garden where you can appreciate 10,000 roses of 1,500 varieties.

A vast national park with beautiful flowers blooming throughout the year. You can also enjoy swimming pools in summer and illumination in winter.

A park selected as one of the top 100 Japanese city parks, designed to enjoy water. You can play in the river.

It’s not just about the animals! Enjoy this sprawling park and its many notable points

A famous spot for its colorful blooming moss phloxes. It is a park rich in nature which stands on a hill with a sweeping view of the city of Chichibu.

A park memorializing Kobe’s glamorous modern history and the day of the earthquake

A natural park in the Kichijoji area. Popular among families and couples as a place they can enjoy the nature and culture of Musashino and interact with animals.

Enjoy the grand view of Lake Chuzenji beloved by generations of Italian ambassadors

A Tokyo Metropolitan Park in Sayama Hills in northwestern Tokyo. You can enjoy the untouched landscapes of forests and fields, the chirping birds and views of the seasons.

This is the first formal French garden in Japan. It harnesses a majestic space, filled with seasonal flowers and surrounded by the vast nature of Hakone.

Experience the Oku-Nikko loved by Sir Ernest Mason Satow