Best Architecture Spot List

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

It is the palace where the generations of Emperors and Empresses of Japan have lived starting in the Meiji era (1868-1912) to this day. You can visit the palace site as long as you obtain prior permission.

Tokyo's iconic Tokyo Tower offers visitors a panoramic view of central Tokyo from its two observation decks. The tower itself is also popular for its night-time illumination.

Encounter a god of matchmaking in a busy district

A shrine where the god for safe sea travel is enshrined has been respected by people. Many important cultural properties of the ward are preserved in the shrine ground.

It is a large-scale conference and exhibition facility in Chiba Prefecture. The facility is bustling with big events in culture, arts, and sports.

The Naritasan Shinshoji Temple has attracted many worshipers for more than 1,000 years. There are many assets designated as an Important Cultural Properties on its vast temple grounds.

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The animal taxidermy will surprise you

Magnificent views await at the end of the 1,015-step climb

A shrine built to represent the nation's wish for peace. Yushukan displays relics and wills, and it is worth visiting.

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

The Tokyo Gate Bridge is a large bridge that spans the Tokyo Port Sea Lane 3, with a total length of 2,618 meters.

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.

Known for its relation to the Fujiwara clan, this shrine boasts spectacular views of autumn foliage

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

Featuring a wooden statue of a historical Shogun from the Ashikaga period

It is a convention and art center built to disseminate comprehensive cultural information.