Best Architecture around Tokyo Spot List

The Hachiko Statue, an iconic symbol standing near the bustling scramble intersection of Shibuya Station, is a well-loved fixture in Tokyo tourism. A popular meetup location, it has garnered considerable attention from international visitors, who are often found capturing its charming presence. A visit to Shibuya would be incomplete without stopping by this faithful statue, along with other renowned attractions such as SHIBUYA SKY, MIYASHITA PARK, and Shibuya Center Street. This endearing statue encapsulates the appeal of Shibuya, radiating an enduring charm. Before you explore the vibrant sights of Shibuya, be sure to commemorate your visit with a selfie with this beloved statue.

A five-story traditional Japanese building, towering in the lush woods, you are sure to find while walking in Ueno Park. It is a National Important Cultural Property.

A Western-style residence commissioned by former Prime Minister Ichiro Hatoyama. Various flowers such as roses bloom beautifully from season to season.

Sakura-bashi Bridge connects the two sections of Sumida Park on either side of Sumida River. It is a pedestrian-only bridge distinguished by a smart facade that blends in with its surroundings.

The bridge is called Kuramae (”front of warehouse”) since rice was stored in the area during the Edo period. Painted in bright yellow, the bridge reminds us of rice grains.

Hijiri-bashi is a bridge over the Kanda River. Its three-dimensional piers are beautiful.

This shrine is the object of strong faith as the local deity of Haneda. The Haneda Fuji, which was created due to the people's admiration for Mt. Fuji, is another highlight of the shrine's grounds.

This is an old temple that is said to have been built in the Kamakura period (1192 to 1333). During the Edo period (1603 to 1868), it became known for the tomi-kuji lottery and was called Edo-santomi (three shrines selling lotteries).

The shrine was established by the then Shogun, Tokugawa Ienari. It is also known as an old Kanto Inari Sotsukasa shrine (the top Kanto area shrines enshrining the Inari.)

This is a bronze statue of Tsubasa Ozora doing a heel flick up, a skillful maneuver for a soccer player still in elementary school.

A bronze statue of Taro Misaki, character in the popular comic Captain Tsubasa (Flash Kicker). He and Tsubasa Ozora are the team's dynamic duo.

Nitta Jinja, or the Nitta Shrine, represents a god who is believed to keep people's good fortune and guide them to happiness and is known as a shrine where hamaya (a ceremonial arrow used to drive off evils) originated.

This is a historical shrine built as so-chinju (the general Shinto deity of an area) of Edo, present-day Tokyo. It is crowded with visitors wishing for the prosperity of business, family happiness, and good matchmaking.

It is a daihonzan major temple of Nichiren-school Buddhism. Various historical buildings remain on the temple precincts, such as the Daido large hall, the Honden main hall, the Tahoto jeweled pagoda, and a five-story pagoda.

The collective name for two bridges that run from the front square, through the main gate and over the moat leading to the Imperial Palace.

This is a bronze statue of Sanae Nakazawa from ”Captain Tsubasa (Flash Kicker),” a soccer comic series that is popular all over the world.

A bronze statue of Genzo Wakabayashi, the legendary goalkeeper in the hit soccer manga ”Captain Tsubasa.”

This is a statue of a genius striker, Kojiro Hyuga, who is a rival of Tsubasa Ozora, the main character of ”Captain Tsubasa” or ”Flash Kicker.”

A bronze statue of the characters from the popular comic series, Captain Tsubasa (Flash Kicker). The statue shows Tsubasa Ozora in his youth and his former teacher, Hongo Robert.

This is a bronze statue of Tsubasa Ozora, the main character of ”Captain Tsubasa,” which is placed in the hometown of Yoichi Takahashi, the author of the manga series, also known as ”Flash Kicker.”