Top 10 Nature & Parks in Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto

May 19, 2021 Cedrick Jardin

Discover the best top things to do in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan including Mt. Takao, Ueno Park, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Tama Zoological Park, Showa Kinen Park, Mt. Mitake, Ochiai River and Minamisawa Springs, Chichijima Island, Hossawa Falls, Kitayama Park.
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1. Mt. Takao

Hachioji Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
42%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,205 reviews

Mt. Takao

An hour outside Tokyo by train, Mt. Takao is popular among city dwellers for the views from its seven hiking trails. To enjoy the view without the work, take the cable car or chairlift to the top and visit the Takaosan Yakuoin Yuuki-ji Temple, founded in 744.

Reviewed By marumiya - Buenos Aires, Argentina

I went on a Wednesday. Very easy to get there. I bought the discounted pass (roundtrip by keio line and roundtrip of car cable) 1300 yen. You should check the weather before you go. If its cloudy it’d be difficult to see the Fuji If you have no experience its ok because there is a road pavimented. Very peaceful. Deberias ir un dia de semana. Fui un miércoles de Diciembre. Chequear que no este nublado sino no se vera bien el Fuji. El camino es cansador pero fácil porque está pavimentado. Por 1300 yenes pueden sacar desde cualquier estacion keio el viaje de ida y vuelta y e ida y vuelta del cable car o Silla

2. Ueno Park

Uenokoen, Taito 110-0007 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3828-5644 http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index038.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 5,244 reviews

Ueno Park

This large park is a favorite destination of Tokyo residents, and within can be found many of the city's main attractions including the Tokyo National Museum, Ueno Zoo and the National Museum of Western Art.

Reviewed By Jry550 - Honolulu, United States

My wife and I visited Ueno park on a beautiful sunlit and cool weekend afternoon along with thousands of locals picnicking and enjoying the cherry blossoms in full bloom. They all removed their shoes before walking onto the plastic tarps laid on the ground and the women left their handbags on the edges of the tarps trusting that nothing would happen. Amazing to someone who’s been a victim of theft while on trips in Europe. The Japanese believe that courtesy and respect for others is paramount and it’s a tribute to their culture that the worlds largest city with over 38 million residents can exist so harmoniously. It’s always a treat to visit this wonderful country. This park is home to several museums and a zoo, so plan at least a half day to experience it.

3. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku 160-0014 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3350-0151 [email protected] http://www.env.go.jp/garden/shinjukugyoen/index.html
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 6,151 reviews

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

Shinjuku Gyoen was constructed on the site of a private mansion belonging to Lord Naito, a "daimyo" (feudal lord) of the Edo era. Completed in 1906 as an imperial garden, it was re-designated as a national garden after the Second World War and opened to the public. With 58.3 ha(144 acres) in size and a circumference of 3.5 km, it blends three distinct styles, Formal Garden, Landscape Garden and Japanese Traditional Garden, and is considered to be one of the most important gardens from the Meiji era.

Reviewed By Cholo_Juan - Nathalia, Australia

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is perhaps the most beautiful garden in Tokyo, nestled in the heart of Shinjuku/Shibuya within walking distance of Shinjuku Station, this garden to me exemplifies a large Japanese garden, once the private garden of the Naitō family in the Edo period it is now under the management of the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. Autumn is a wonderful time to visit gardens in Japan, the combination of beautiful coloured foliage and stunning landscaping and vistas combine to give garden lovers an experience not to be missed, the garden is built around three lakes with plenty of paths to lead you on to one wonderful view after another, then a tea house or pavilion and then past sculpted beds of shrubs, across bridges and when finaly you need to rest you can sit at one of the cafes and enjoy a snack whilst contemplating the beauty of Japan.

4. Tama Zoological Park

7-1-1 Hodokubo, Hino 191-0042 Tokyo Prefecture +81 42-591-1611 http://www.tokyo-zoo.net/zoo/tama
Excellent
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4.5 based on 322 reviews

Tama Zoological Park

5. Showa Kinen Park

3173 Midoricho, Tachikawa 190-0014 Tokyo Prefecture +81 42-528-1751 http://www.showakinen-koen.jp
Excellent
51%
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4.5 based on 705 reviews

Showa Kinen Park

Reviewed By alinaoctaviac - Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Great park for about 450 yen entry fee for adults, you get to have a great experience with a lot of things to do: rent a bike, boating on the lake, ride with a small train on wheels, hiking spots, lots of kids playgrounds, barbecue area, amazing tulips gardens in spring time and probably many more. It's a huge area, so walking on foot could be exhausting, but renting a bike for about 420 yen for 3 hours seems a pretty good deal. There are places to rest, eat, drink, toilets, so all the commodities needed. Make sure to respect the closing hours, as in weekdays it's open until 17:00 and on weekends until 18:00. Have a great time!

6. Mt. Mitake

Ome Tokyo Prefecture http://www.mt-mitake.gr.jp/
Excellent
44%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 222 reviews

Mt. Mitake

Reviewed By amatsumo

If you're looking for a great hike in Tokyo, this is great place. You can stay in the local inns- which they are on the older side but I feel like it kept the nostalgia, hubby and I liked it. The hike itself is pretty steep going down to the waterfall but worth it. Proper shoewear is must. Check with the locals/online reviews because one road was closed due to mother nature. This can change the entire trip. Tokyo- winter: wicked cold. Summer: wicked hot. bring appropriate clothing.

7. Ochiai River and Minamisawa Springs

Higashikurume Tokyo Prefecture http://www.city.higashikurume.lg.jp/shisei/profile/midokoro/1000080.html
Excellent
59%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 37 reviews

Ochiai River and Minamisawa Springs

8. Chichijima Island

Ogasawara-mura Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
80%
Good
12%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 106 reviews

Chichijima Island

9. Hossawa Falls

Motoshuku, Hinohara-mura, Nishitama-gun 190-0214 Tokyo Prefecture http://www.vill.hinohara.tokyo.jp/0000000452.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Hossawa Falls

10. Kitayama Park

4-50 Noguchicho, Higashimurayama 189-0022 Tokyo Prefecture
Excellent
38%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 29 reviews

Kitayama Park

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