Best Architecture Spot List

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

Yamate 234 Ban-Kan, or the Yamate #234 Residence, is a Western-style mansion that served as an apartment building for foreign residents. The panel exhibits displayed on the first floor tell the history of the building.

The Matsuchiyama Shoden Honryu-in Temple close to Senso-ji Temple, is recognized as a ”power spot” by the common people. On this spot they pray for the material benefits in this world. With Y-shaped daikon radishes and kinchaku (Japanese traditional style pouch) people pray for finding a suitable marriage partner and for matrimonial happiness.

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

The National Diet Building is the center of law-making in Japan. Visitors can tour the building and observe the creativity and originality that were poured into the design of the building, including its stained glass windows and ceilings.

This famous western-style residence was the first to open in Kobe

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.

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.

The head shrine of Oshu, boasting 1,200 years of history

The three-story pagoda is the symbol of Takahata

It is 634 meters tall, the tallest free-standing broadcasting tower in the world. From its two observatories, you can overlook a view up to 70 km away on a sunny day.

The magnificent appearance of this building is the symbol of Nakanoshima

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

The homeland of a goddess at Ise Grand Shrine, located in the old Tango Province

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara

It is a very popular sightseeing spot that you do not want to miss when you visit Tokyo. There are many ways to enjoy your visit because it offers observation decks, artwork, and the Tokyo Tourist Information Center.