Best Architecture Spot List

Begin your journey from Yamagata Station and enjoy history, cuisine, and beautiful scenery.

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

This shrine is mentioned in the ancient book Nihongi

The shrine was established by the then Shogun, Tokugawa Ienari. It is also known as an old Kanto Inari Sotsukasa shrine (the top Kanto area shrines enshrining the Inari.)

Worshipped as the deity of good fortune, this is the head shrine of all the Ebisu-jinja shrines in Japan that enshrine Ebisu, the god of business success. During the period from January 9 to 11 called Toka Ebisu, the shrine bustles with as many as one million visitors every year. A particularly famous event at this time is the Shinto ritual called Fukuotoko Erabi (choosing a lucky man), which takes place early in the morning of January 10. It is also well known that Hanshin Tigers players come here in spring to pray for victory before the official professional baseball season begins. The 247-meter Oneribei, which was constructed in the Muromachi Period, and the Omote-Daimon gate, which was built in 1604 using funds donated by Hideyori Toyotomi, are both designated as national Important Cultural Properties.

Sakura-bashi Bridge connects the two sections of Sumida Park on either side of Sumida River. It is a pedestrian-only bridge distinguished by a smart facade that blends in with its surroundings.

Your base for discovering the history and culture of Yamaguchi, known as the Kyoto of the West.

The central bank in Japan. The public can visit the Main Building (Old Building), designated as a National Important Cultural Property, as well as part of the New Building. (Photo provided by: Bank of Japan)

The Statue of Liberty in the Odaiba area is a replica molded from the Statue of Liberty in Paris, France.

The former residence of the Japanese diplomat, Jiro Shirasu, and his wife and essayist, Masako. He was a liaison officer with the occupying forces after the war, and instrumental in drafting the Constitution of Japan.

Established by Emperor Shirakawa during the Heian Period, the temple's name derives from the ingo (posthumous Buddhist name) of Yoshiakira Ashikaga, the second shogun of the Muromachi bakufu (Japanese feudal government headed by a shogun). While exploring the precinct, you'll find the graves of Yoshiakira and Masatsura Kusunoki, the busho (military commander) of Nancho (Southern Court) located next to each other. Masatsura was much respected by Yoshiakira even though he was an enemy general. During autumn, the maple leaves turn a striking red (visitors are not allowed to bring in a tripod stand or a unipod).

The Enoshima Shrine is situated on Enoshima Island and is dedicated to the worship of three sister goddesses. It is a popular power spot to increase luck with money and matchmaking.

This is a historic temple established in 830 and also known as Kawagoe Daishi. The temple is famous for the 538 statues of rakan (disciples of Buddha) with various facial expressions.

This is a branch temple of the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple on the land of Kawagoe and is famous for its goma-kito (a ritual of consecrated fire) and the flea market on the 28th of every month.

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

Legend has it that the temple buildings were built by Emperor Shomu. In addition to the exquisite Kamakura-Period-style Romon Gate (National Treasure) facing the old road, there is a Kamakura-Period-style thirteen-story pagoda (Important Cultural Property) towering at the center of the temple grounds. The temple is also famous for its cosmos flowers.

This chime keeps telling time and is a symbol of Kawagoe, a warehouse town brimming with Edo-era atmosphere.

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.

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The starting point for the World Heritage Kumano Kodo, offering services that help visitors travel with confidence.