Best Architecture Spot List

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.

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.

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

The dignified form of this early Edo period castle is still palpable

View the ocean from 47 meters above sea level

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

A chalk lighthouse standing on a cliff

Famous as a spiritual site believed to bring good luck in marriage

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

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)

Symbolizing the sacred mountain Haguro

A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection

A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.

Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing

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 resting place of the Tsugaru family

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

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