Japan's Best Free Parks, Shrines, and Nature Spots
Source:
@Let's Explore
17 places on the map
Explore the map in the DocentPro app17 parks in Japan: Sensō-ji, Meiji Jingu, Shibuya Scramble Crossing, and 14 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a Facebook post by Let's Explore.
Sensō-ji
Place of worship
4.5
• Explore the temple grounds for free • Arrive early for quieter photos
Meiji Jingu
Place of worship
4.6
• Enjoy the forest paths and shrine for free • Inner Garden costs extra
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
Landmark
4.5
• Walk the famous scramble crossing • Paid rooftop decks are excluded
Odaiba Marine Park
Park
4.3
• Enjoy a sunset bay walk • View the Rainbow Bridge
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Place of worship
4.6
• Walk the torii paths • Go before 8 a.m. for a quieter experience
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Place
4.4
• Enjoy the free public path • Nearby gardens may charge admission • Go before 8 a.m. for fewer crowds
Tetsugaku No Michi
Place
• Stroll along the canal • Temple admission may cost extra
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
National park
4.4
• Explore the spacious park around the Imperial Palace
Dotonbori
Landmark
4.4
• Enjoy a neon canal walk after dark • Food and cruises are extra
Osaka Castle Park
Park
4.3
• Park grounds are free to explore • Castle and Nishinomaru Garden cost extra
Minoh Falls
Place
4.3
• Hike the forest trail to the falls • Wear walking shoes
Nara Park
Park
4.5
• Watch the roaming deer • Crackers and temple halls are extra
Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima
Park
4.6
• Visit respectfully • Museum admission is extra
Ohori Park
Park
4.4
• Walk the lake paths • Boats and the Japanese Garden cost extra
Yamashita Park
Park
4.3
• Enjoy harbor views on a waterfront stroll
Odori Park
Park
4.4
• Explore the city-center gardens • The TV Tower deck costs extra
Kanazawa Castle Park
Park
4.2
• The castle grounds are free • Some castle buildings charge admission
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