Best Architecture Spot List

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.

View the ocean from 47 meters above sea level

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

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.

A historical shrine with a solemn atmosphere built in Gongen-zukuri (style of Shinto architecture in which the main hall and worship hall share one roof). It is designated as National Important Cultural Property. Late April is the best period to see the Azaleas on the premises.

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

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

The corporate showroom of Panasonic. You can try out popular video games on large displays.

Yushima-tenjin enshrines Amenotajikarao-no-mikoto, the god of better fortune and sports, and Michizane Sugawara, the god of learning and study. A number of famed scholars and writers visit this shrine.

Hie-jinja Shrine has a history of more than 600 years. The Sanno Festival, one of the three biggest Japanese festivals, is held in June.

The three-story pagoda is the symbol of Takahata

Shitenno-ji Temple is the oldest state-built Buddhist temple in Japan, established in 593 by Prince Shotoku. The architectural structures seen today are faithful reproductions of the temple's original appearance.

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

A spectacular hall of worship with 44 massive pillars

Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”

A temple that has long protected Arima Onsen

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

A building filled with products made locally in Aomori