Explore Japan's 34 national parks by region
The national parks encompass all regions of Japan, from the subtropical to the subarctic. Wherever you travel in this beautiful country, there is bound to be a national park nearby you can escape to. See below to discover all 34 parks in every region, and the variety of landscapes throughout the Japanese archipelago.
Experience the earth's power through massive volcanoes and belching fumaroles
Discover age-old forests and crater lakes in the snowy reaches of Hokkaido
An isolated peak and remote islands shroud Japan's northern tip in mystery
Bears, killer whales and rare birds of prey roam wild at the end of the earth
Lose yourself in the vastness of Japan's largest marshland, hemmed in by mountains
Scale towering peaks for spectacular calderas, deep gorges and hardy alpine plants
Diverse topography and rich seafood bounties with the goal of tsunami recovery
Climb, trek, ski and explore in the presence of profoundly sacred mountains
Hike, ski, canoe or hot spring hop in northeastern Honshu's great outdoors
Mountain retreats, Lake Chuzenji, and Toshogu Shrine within easy reach of Tokyo
Expansive beauty memorialized in song and the birthplace of Japanese conservation
Fuji-Hakone-Izu is Japan's most visited national park. See Mount Fuji, explore rugged capes, virgin forests, lakes, volcanic islands and sea caves in this diverse park.
Mountain retreats, Lake Chuzenji, and Toshogu Shrine within easy reach of Tokyo
Expansive beauty memorialized in song and the birthplace of Japanese conservation
Enjoy climbing, hiking, fishing and camping right on Tokyo's doorstep
Subtropical islands home to flora and fauna found nowhere else in the world
Mountaineering, hiking and skiing for all experience levels in magnificent scenery
Immerse yourself in the steep cliffs and striking valleys of Japan's Northern Alps
Climb, trek, ski and explore in the presence of profoundly sacred mountains
Ancient hot springs and mountain worship alongside modern hiking and skiing
Expansive beauty memorialized in song and the birthplace of Japanese conservation
Enjoy climbing, hiking, fishing and camping right on Tokyo's doorstep
Wild animals thrive in untouched primeval forests and layers of winter snow
Soaring mountains and spiritual history shaped by glaciers and heavy rainfall
Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims around sacred mountains and shimmering seas
Immerse yourself in the steep cliffs and striking valleys of Japan's Northern Alps
Fuji-Hakone-Izu is Japan's most visited national park. See Mount Fuji, explore rugged capes, virgin forests, lakes, volcanic islands and sea caves in this diverse park.
Explore the rugged coastline and culture-rich towns of Japan's Shinto heartland
Enjoy climbing, hiking, fishing and camping right on Tokyo's doorstep
Wild animals thrive in untouched primeval forests and layers of winter snow
Soaring mountains and spiritual history shaped by glaciers and heavy rainfall
Mountains connect to the sea with towering cliffs, sea caves and rolling sand dunes
Hop between quaint fishing islands with inhabitants in harmony with land and sea
Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims around sacred mountains and shimmering seas
Hop between quaint fishing islands with inhabitants in harmony with land and sea
Mountains connect to the sea with towering cliffs, sea caves and rolling sand dunes
Sweeping coastlines, scenic highlands and solitary islands on the road less traveled
Walk lush grasslands, trek ridgelines or take to the sky to see the vast Aso caldera
Hop between quaint fishing islands with inhabitants in harmony with land and sea
Smoldering volcanoes, crater lakes and ocean view hikes through southern Kyushu
Ever-changing seascape views over an archipelago of more than 400 microislands
Steaming volcanic landscapes with a rich history of foreign contact and Christianity
Hike the peaks and roam the ancient forests of an island largely untouched by time
Endemic species and a unique, thriving culture of coexistence with nature
Expansive evergreen laurel forests holding the history of the islands' creation
Experience colorful reefs bursting with life, sandy beaches and relaxed island life
Snorkel, scuba and trek to discover the archipelago's rare endemic species
