馃嚡馃嚨Best National Parks in Japan

Top-rated parks based on 394 park ratings across 10 categories. Japan's parks score highest in Safety (88/100).

394 Total Parks
394 Rated
Avg Score: 55/100
Fuji-Hakone-Izu
#179/100

Fuji-Hakone-Izu

National Park 路 Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa, Tokyo

Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is centered around Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain and most iconic symbol. The park includes the Hakone region know

Top 15 Parks in Japan

1
Fuji-Hakone-Izu
National Park 路 Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa, Tokyo
792
Nikko
National Park 路 Tochigi Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture
763
Yakushima
National Park 路 Kagoshima Prefecture
764
Amami Gunto
National Park 路 Kagoshima Prefecture
755
Ogasawara
National Park 路 Tokyo Prefecture
756
Daisetsuzan
National Park 路 Hokkaido
747
Hidakasanmyaku-Erimo-Tokachi
National Park 路 Hokkaido
748
Shiretoko
National Park 路 Hokkaido
749
Chubu-Sangaku
National Park 路 Nagano, Toyama, Gifu
7110
Iriomote-Ishigaki
National Park 路 Okinawa Prefecture
7111
Aso-Kuju
National Park 路 Kumamoto, Oita
7012
Hakusan
National Park 路 Ishikawa, Gifu, Toyama, Fukui
7013
Kirishima-Kinkowan
National Park 路 Kagoshima Prefecture, Miyazaki Prefecture
7014
Rishiri-Rebun-Sarobetsu
National Park 路 Hokkaido
7015
Sado-Yahiko-Yoneyama
Quasi-National Park 路 Niigata Prefecture
70

Category Winners

#1
Fuji-Hakone-IzuYamanashi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa, Tokyo
91#2
ShiretokoHokkaido
88#3
NikkoTochigi Prefecture, Gunma Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture
87#4
OgasawaraTokyo Prefecture
87#5
YakushimaKagoshima Prefecture
87

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Japan?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Fuji-Hakone-Izu is the highest-rated park in Japan with a score of 79/100. It is followed by Nikko (76/100) and Yakushima (76/100).

How many national parks does Japan have?

Japan has 394 protected areas in our database, of which 394 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Japan's parks best known for?

Parks in Japan score highest in Safety with an average score of 88/100. The top park for safety is Angyo-Bunan (95/100).

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