Best Architecture Spot List

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

Known as the shinto shrine related to Yoshida Shoin, a samurai clan member of the Choshu Domain who had enormous influence on the movement to topple the Edo Shogunate during the mid-19th century. Now deified, he has become popular as a god of academic success.

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring

An accurate replica of Byakkotai's academy

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.

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

The bridge is part of the Bayshore Route of the Shuto Urban Expressway and symbolizes Yokohama. At night, 264 light bulbs illuminate the bridge, producing magnificent night views of Yokohama.

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.

This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old

A broadcasting tower standing 147.2 m tall at the eastern edge of Odori Park with a panoramic view of the city of Sapporo from an observation deck about 90 m above ground.

One of Sapporo's three main tourist attractions. Built over 140 years ago, this clock tower is the oldest in Japan to use a pendulum, and continues to keep time.

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church has one of the longest histories of any church in Japan. A large octagonal tower characterizes the church, which was rebuilt in 1924.

A breakwater in the globally uncommon half-arch shape

A contemporary western-style hall reminiscent of the early 20th century

A masterpiece of bank architecture from the early 20th century, stately but elegant

Known by locals as ”Gan-gan (bong-bong) Temple”, this church is a symbol of the Motomachi church district

Tour a drama set and sense the humanity in its construction

Sapporo's first park and social gathering center, built to receive noble guests of the Hokkaido Development Commission

Houses that gave new life to waste materials

Old forests and valuable buildings from the turn of the 20th century