Best Architecture Spot List

A guardian shinto shrine in northern Shinagawa-shuku. Best known for its portable shrines during the annual Shinagawa Shrine Festival in June.

Famous for its early blossoming cherry trees, which signify the coming of spring

You can experience making a Buddhist rosary using genuine stones, while looking at the graceful garden

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

The bridge is part of the Bayshore Route of the Shuto Urban Expressway and symbolizes Yokohama. At night, 264 light bulbs illuminate the bridge, producing magnificent night views of Yokohama.

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

Super-tall floats light up the night sky

The modern architecture leaves a bold impression

The animal taxidermy will surprise you

A beautiful castle otherwise known as Shirasagi-jo Castle. It was Japan's first UNESCO World Heritage site.

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

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

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

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.

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

An old town house to relax in

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms