Best Architecture Spot List

Yamate 111 Ban-Kan, or the Yamate #111 Residence, is a Spanish-style mansion with red roofing tiles and white exterior walls built inside the Harbor View Park.

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto

A guardian deity of water with miraculous virtue worshipped since ancient times. The shrine has been worshipped for better luck marriage by countless people through the ages, including nobles.

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

This is a historical shrine established about 1,500 years ago. The gods for a good marriage match and family harmony are enshrined.

A museum where you can learn about the history of Yokohama Port and Nippon maru, a sail boat sitting in dock No.1 which is available for an interior tour.

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

The first of 33 temples on the Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, Seiganto-ji is an ever-popular destination for worshipers

A lodging facility for guests on their way to visit Ise Jingu Shrine

Beloved Buddha artifacts inside the school of Heijo Palace

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.

Ohyama Afuri Shrine is located on the top of Mt. Oyama. This historical shrine has been worshiped by common people as well as many military commanders in the past.

A significant cultural property with the feel of Edo/Tokyo. Richly decorated with gold foils, the magnificent main building also known as the ”shrine of gold” is astounding.

This large temple complex boasts a magnificent ancient hall

The symbol of Odawara City, Kanagawa. The former castle area is now a park beloved by town residents and has an amusement park for children.

A mysterious building with a unique structure that has two separate stairways

Surrounded by the old-growth forest of Tadasu-no-Mori, the shrine has records that date back before Christ. It is also renowned as a spiritual place believed to bring good luck in romance.

The modern architecture leaves a bold impression

Atago Shrine is a scenically situated shrine perched 26 meters above sea level atop Mount Atago.