Best Architecture Spot List

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction

Displaying works by master artists

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.

A suspension bridge linking the city center to Rinkai Fukutoshin (Tokyo Waterfront Secondary City Center). The ocean view from the walkway and the lights that change each season are worth seeing.

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

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.

Shitenno-ji Temple is the oldest state-built Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The architectural structures seen today are faithful reproductions of the temple's original appearance.

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

Two different windows overlooking a garden

A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

It is a large-scale conference and exhibition facility in Chiba Prefecture. The facility is bustling with big events in culture, arts, and sports.

Magnificent views await at the end of the 1,015-step climb

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall