Best Architecture Spot List

The Hachiko Statue, an iconic symbol standing near the bustling scramble intersection of Shibuya Station, is a well-loved fixture in Tokyo tourism. A popular meetup location, it has garnered considerable attention from international visitors, who are often found capturing its charming presence. A visit to Shibuya would be incomplete without stopping by this faithful statue, along with other renowned attractions such as SHIBUYA SKY, MIYASHITA PARK, and Shibuya Center Street. This endearing statue encapsulates the appeal of Shibuya, radiating an enduring charm. Before you explore the vibrant sights of Shibuya, be sure to commemorate your visit with a selfie with this beloved statue.

A bridge with a beautiful rectilinear design listed in ”100 Views of New Tokyo.”

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.

Hijiri-bashi is a bridge over the Kanda River. Its three-dimensional piers are beautiful.

Hikawa Maru, an ocean liner of Nippon Yusen (NYK Line or Japan Mail Shipping Line), is one of the historical cargo-passenger ships and was built in 1930 for the purpose of running a regular route to Seattle. Today, the liner is open to the public and the visitors can enter the guestroom, the dining room, wheelhouse, the engine room, and other areas.

A meeting place in Nishi-Shinjuku. A symbol of Shinjuku i-LAND and its message of love.

Famous for the Great Buddha of Kamakura which weighs 121 tonnes, Kotoku-in is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo-shu sect.

Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine is the largest shrine in Edo. Its grounds contain 17 small shrines for gods such as the founder of sumo wrestling and those of travel.

Travel around islands with black-tailed gulls

This huge 12-meter tall model of ”Godzilla” was established as the symbol of Kabukicho, Shinjuku.

This is a cable-stayed bridge over the Sumida River. Its 32 cables stage the presence of this beautiful bridge.

The main gate of Sensoji Temple. Its huge, impressive paper lantern with ”Kaminarimon” written in kanji is a landmark of Asakusa.

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.)

This is an old temple that is said to have been built in the Kamakura period (1192 to 1333). During the Edo period (1603 to 1868), it became known for the tomi-kuji lottery and was called Edo-santomi (three shrines selling lotteries).

It is one of the largest mosques in Japan. The interior of the building is furnished with beautiful decorations, including stained glass mounted windows.

A Shinto shrine known for Zeniarai Spring, one of five ”remarkable waters” in Kamakura, where it is said that visitors can multiply their money by simply washing it.

A spacious Buddhist temple with buildings of historical and cultural value. Kan'ei-ji is easily accessible to the general public and heartily welcomes visitors.

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.

Hozomon Gate houses Nio statues on each side (one called Agyo and the other called Ungyo). The 4.5-meter long giant waraji sandals ward off evil

The Moyai statue is well-known as a meeting place at the Shibuya Station. It is a unique stone sculpture that has different faces carved on the front and the back.