Best Architecture Spot List

Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here

An old shrine that has continued to protect the northeast entry to Kyoto

A significant cultural property with the feel of Edo/Tokyo. Richly decorated with gold foils, the magnificent main building also known as the ”shrine of gold” is astounding.

An ancient temple supported by common people

The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.

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.

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

Zojo-ji is one of the seven Daihonzan (head temples) of Jodo-shu Buddhism and contains many designated Cultural Properties. It is also where the souls of the Tokugawa clan are mourned.

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

This is a popular shrine for enmusubi-mairi, praying for a good marriage match. Weathered, miniature Shinto shrines on the shrine grounds invite your profound interest.

Formerly Kumano Hayatama Taisha Shrine, this shrine is located on the grounds where Kumano’s three deities descended

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you

A beautiful temple like the Pure Land itself that illustrates the prosperity of the Fujiwara regency during the late Heian Period.

A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas

The graceful standing statue of Gigeiten is a must-see attraction

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

A mysterious building with a unique structure that has two separate stairways

Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall

A castle that is deeply rooted in the history of the Tokugawa Clan and became an important historic site during the Meiji Restoration when power was returned to Japan's Imperial Family.

Ohyama Afuri Shrine is located on the top of Mt. Oyama. This historical shrine has been worshiped by common people as well as many military commanders in the past.