Best Architecture Spot List

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.

Mitsumine Jinja, or Mitsumime Shrine, which is located in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, is surrounded by beautiful mountains. It enshrines various gods in the fullness of nature.

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

Hanazono-jinja Shrine in Shinjuku, loved by many as an urban oasis.

A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

View the world six meters below the water surface

This is a shrine founded on the vast premises surrounded by the mountains of Nikko. It is familiar to people as the god of luck and marital matchmaking.

The Yokohama Marine Tower is one of the symbols in Yokohama built in 1961. Visitors can enjoy the 360° panorama view from its observation deck.

This ancient temple was erected by Empress Komyo

Famous for its connection to Honen and it’s beauty in autumn

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

Castle remains of the Kishu Tokugawa family made up of 555,000 stones

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

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

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

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

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.