Best Architecture Spot List

The head of Japan’s Kumano shrines—famous for matchmaking

This famous western-style residence was the first to open in Kobe

Nogi Shrine is a shrine where Nogi Maresuke (1849 - 1912), a general in the Imperial Japanese army during the Meiji period (1868-1912), and his wife are enshrined.

The Matsuchiyama Shoden Honryu-in Temple close to Senso-ji Temple, is recognized as a ”power spot” by the common people. On this spot they pray for the material benefits in this world. With Y-shaped daikon radishes and kinchaku (Japanese traditional style pouch) people pray for finding a suitable marriage partner and for matrimonial happiness.

A shinto shrine enshrining Mount Fuji, the symbol of Japan, worshiped by a large number of people.

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

Symbolizing the sacred mountain Haguro

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

A castle that is deeply rooted in the history of the Tokugawa Clan and became an important historic site during the Meiji Restoration when power was returned to Japan's Imperial Family.

Many people visit to receive divine blessing from the “kachi daruma”, said to bring good luck

Flowers blossom throughout the seasons at this temple, also known as “The Flower Temple”

The Naritasan Shinshoji Temple has attracted many worshipers for more than 1,000 years. There are many assets designated as an Important Cultural Properties on its vast temple grounds.

The thatched Haiden hall is magnificent

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

Yamate 234 Ban-Kan, or the Yamate #234 Residence, is a Western-style mansion that served as an apartment building for foreign residents. The panel exhibits displayed on the first floor tell the history of the building.

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended