Get to know Japan’s best key secrets – amazing national parks that will make you fall in love with the beauty and magnificence of nature.

Japan is not just home to cute districts, towering buildings, and jam-packed intersections. A true nature lover’s paradise, this country has tons of national parks which have a wide range of things to offer like ancient forests, scenic crater lakes, and even tropical beaches. If you want to know more, keep on reading.

Shiretoko National Park

If you want to see brown bears in person, Shiretoko National Park is the place to go. This national park is so popular, especially in the summer where people can sightsee the area in boats.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the last places in Japan where you can enjoy the wilderness at its purest form. This is why it is considered a hotspot for hikers. This park features many waterfalls, as well as coasts and hidden hot springs.

However, its most famous attraction is the Shiretoko Five Lakes which were formed when Mount Io erupted. With water from underground springs, this site will take your breath away. Don’t miss to take a photo at the 800-meter elevated boardwalk which takes you from the parking lot to the scenic first lake.