Nature & Outdoors

Refresh yourself with the joys of beautiful natural scenery and unique outdoor experiences

West Japan is a wonderful area where you can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor experiences and spectacular natural scenery. Revel in the seasonal beauty to be found in the mountains of Hokuriku, or take part in unique activities like camel riding and paragliding at the Tottori Sand Dunes. Hiking courses around Mount Yoshino and Lake Biwa are popular in the Kansai area; it's a great chance to refresh your mind and body. This is the perfect destination for people seeking a unique experience in nature.

Ishikawa, Kenrokuen Garden

Hiroshima, Setouchi Shimanami Kaido

Tottori, Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park

Recommended spots

  • Osaka

    Expo'70 Commemorative Park

    Expo'70 Commemorative Park

    Closest station

    Osaka Station

    Ibaraki Station

  • Osaka

    Nakanoshima Park

    Nakanoshima Park

    Closest station

    Osaka Station

  • Kyoto

    Amanohashidate

    Amanohashidate

    Closest station

    Fukuchiyama Station

  • Hyogo

    Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

    Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge

    Closest station

    Maiko Station

  • Shiga

    Lake Biwa

    Lake Biwa

    Closest station

    Ōtsu Station

  • Nara

    Nara Park

    Nara Park

    Closest station

    Nara Station

  • Toyama

    Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

    Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route

    Closest station

    Toyama Station

  • Ishikawa

    Kenrokuen Garden

    Kenrokuen Garden

    Closest station

    Kanazawa Station

  • Fukui

    Tojinbo Cliffs

    Tojinbo Cliffs

    Closest station

    Fukui Station

    Awaraonsen Station

  • Tottori

    Tottori Sand Dunes

    Tottori Sand Dunes

    Closest station

    Tottori Station

  • Tottori

    Mount Daisen

    Mount Daisen

    Closest station

    Yonago Station

  • Tottori

    Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park

    Tottori Hanakairo Flower Park

    Closest station

    Yonago Station

    Hōki-Mizoguchi Station

  • Shimane

    Matsue Vogel Park

    Matsue Vogel Park

    Closest station

    Matsue Station

    Izumoshi Station

  • Okayama

    Okayama Korakuen Garden

    Okayama Korakuen Garden

    Closest station

    Okayama Station

  • Okayama

    Hiruzen Kogen Highlands

    Hiruzen Kogen Highlands

    Closest station

    Chūgoku-Katsuyama Station

  • Hiroshima

    Okunoshima

    Okunoshima

    Closest station

    Mihara Station

    Tadanoumi Station

  • Hiroshima

    Setouchi Shimanami Kaido

    Setouchi Shimanami Kaido

    Closest station

    Onomichi Station

  • Hiroshima

    Taishakukyo

    Taishakukyo

    Closest station

    Tōjō Station

  • Hiroshima

    Mount Misen

    Mount Misen

    Closest station

    Miyajimaguchi Station

  • Yamaguchi

    Akiyoshido Cave

    Akiyoshido Cave

    Closest station

    Shin-Yamaguchi Station

  • Fukuoka

    Ohori Park

    Ohori Park

    Closest station

    Hakata Station

Explore West Japan by destinations

With numerous stations in every area, we can guide you to every corner of West Japan. Find regional highlights and decide on a destination for your next train trip!