Best Architecture around Tokyo and Surroundings Spot List

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.

It is a Buddhist temple in Tsukiji. The exterior of the main worship hall is a stone construction in the ancient Indian style, and the interior of the hall is arranged in the traditional Shinshu-sect temple design and layout.

Torikoe Shrine has over 1,360 years of history. It is an old, historical shrine that receives many visitors at its traditional events such as the Tondo Yaki ceremonial burning and the Torikoe Festival.

Hozomon Gate houses Nio statues on each side (one called Agyo and the other called Ungyo). The 4.5-meter long giant waraji sandals ward off evil

Famous for the Great Buddha of Kamakura which weighs 121 tonnes, Kotoku-in is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo-shu sect.

A spacious Buddhist temple with buildings of historical and cultural value. Kan'ei-ji is easily accessible to the general public and heartily welcomes visitors.

The temple hall is classified as an Important Cultural Property, modeled after Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto Higashiyama. The gorgeous vermillion facade fascinates visitors.

A bridge with a beautiful rectilinear design listed in ”100 Views of New Tokyo.”

This is a historically valuable temple that has National Treasures within its magnificent scenery that makes good use of nature. Zazen seated meditation meetings are held on weekends.

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

A bridge built over the Sumida River after World War II with a panoramic view of skyscrapers in Tokyo.

View the spring cherry blossoms in full bloom from the Azuma-bashi bridge, or board the Waterbus for some sightseeing along the Sumida river.

The facade of the Asahi Group's headquarter building was designed in the image of a beer mug.

This huge 12-meter tall model of ”Godzilla” was established as the symbol of Kabukicho, Shinjuku.

A double-decked bridge carrying an expressway and general road over the Sumida River. The general road has a beautiful night view.

The bridge stretching over the Sumida River was a favorite motif of Ukiyoe artist, Hiroshige Utagawa (1797-1858) of the end of the Edo period (1600/1603-1868).

A bridge connecting Arakawa, Sumida and Taito. A nice place to stroll and view Tokyo Skytree®.

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

The Kototoi Bridge with its beautiful rectilinear shape is built over the Sumida River. It is a perfect place to see cherry blossom trees lined up at the banks of the river.

The fierce-eyed Fudo Myo-o (Acala) statue, this Buddhist temple's main object of worship, is really astounding. The backdrop of beautiful red maple leaves is also impressive.