Best Architecture Spot List

A Nichiren Buddhist temple housing Kishimojin (Hariti), the deity of easy childbirth. Steeped in nature, Kishimojin-do has been a popular site for viewing cherry blossoms since the Edo period (1603-1868).

The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic five-story pagoda, the key landmark of Kyoto's scenery. The temple is known as ”Daishi's temple.”

The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

An historic shrine favored as a place of rest and relaxation by locals

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.

Displaying works by master artists

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

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.

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.

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.

Tour a drama set and sense the humanity in its construction

Old forests and valuable buildings from the turn of the 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

Check out the mighty trees and zoo around this shrine

A beautiful western-style building in white and ultramarine blue

A museum in memory of the opening of Hakodate's port