Best Architecture Spot List

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

A school that embodies the dreams of Buddhist teacher Kobo Daishi

The most sacred of the three Dewa Sanzan

Worshipers are charmed by the many flowers and large Kannon statue

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

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

A chalk lighthouse standing on a cliff

This is an auspicious shrine because of the kanji characters that are used for writing its name Hodosan can also be read as ”climbing a mountain of treasures.” The deities who protect people from fire, thefts, and other disasters are enshrined there.

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

A house where you can experience the life of a Meiji era diplomat. You can also enjoy a cup of tea with a view of the city of Yokohama.

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

A guardian deity of water with miraculous virtue worshipped since ancient times. The shrine has been worshipped for better luck marriage by countless people through the ages, including nobles.

A Nichiren Buddhist temple housing Kishimojin (Hariti), the deity of easy childbirth. Steeped in nature, Kishimojin-do has been a popular site for viewing cherry blossoms since the Edo period (1603-1868).

Komagata Bridge on the Sumida River is 150 meters long and has over 80 years of history.

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring

A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism

The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

The resting place of the Tsugaru family