Best Architecture Spot List

Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here

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

The resting place of the Tsugaru family

A spiritual area surrounding Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum

Successive generations of emperors lived at the site of these historical remains

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you

It is 634 meters tall, the tallest free-standing broadcasting tower in the world. From its two observatories, you can overlook a view up to 70 km away on a sunny day.

The temple is the oldest one in Kamakura, founded by a high priest called Gyoki. Its principal image of worship is the three figures of eleven-faced Kan'non, and the temple ground is covered with various flowers throughout the seasons.

Nara's symbol, the world's largest bronze statue of Rushana Daibutsu is seated in the Great Buddha Hall located in the vast grounds. The temple has been designated as a World Heritage site.

A well-known shrine for its Chichibu Night Festival. Chichibu shrine enshrines several gods and has a history of over 2,100 years.

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

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

Displaying works by master artists

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

This shrine is the object of strong faith as the local deity of Haneda. The Haneda Fuji, which was created due to the people's admiration for Mt. Fuji, is another highlight of the shrine's grounds.

A temple with strings of ”monkey charms”