Engelbert Kaempfer (September 16, 1651 – November 2, 1716), a German naturalist and physician, is known for his tour of Russia, Persia, India, Southeast Asia, and Japan between 1683 and 1693.

He writes two books about his travels.

Amoenitatum Exoticarum, published in 1712, is important for its medical observations and the first extensive description of Japanese plants (Flora Japonica).

His History of Japan, published posthumously in 1727, is the chief source of Western knowledge about the country throughout the 18th century.