Best Other Nature Spot List

Revel in the realistic starlit sky

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

The only swamp lake between the city center and Narita International Airport.In the vicinity of Inba-numa Pond are beautiful satoyama (traditional agricultural) landscapes.

This is an extensive rock formation where you can view layered rocks that cover the entire area as tatami mats cover the floor. The attraction is located in Nagatoro, Saitama Prefecture. The elevated crystalline schists created by the currents of the Arakawa River are awesome.

Enjoy bird watching throughout the seasons

Adventure islands

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

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

A mystical underground world created by the abyss of time

Cherry blossoms gorgeously brightening up samurai residences

The sunsets here are particularly beautiful

A path stretching through the verdant Kumano region

Experience spelunking at this National Natural Treasure

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

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

Fields of seasonal flowers

Cat Island

Lava caves created in 864 AD by a Mount Fuji eruption from its flank volcano, Nagao-san.

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