Best Architecture Spot List

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.

Yushima-tenjin enshrines Amenotajikarao-no-mikoto, the god of better fortune and sports, and Michizane Sugawara, the god of learning and study. A number of famed scholars and writers visit this shrine.

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

The magnificent appearance of this building is the symbol of Nakanoshima

You can experience making a Buddhist rosary using genuine stones, while looking at the graceful garden

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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

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

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

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

Dresses available for commemorative photos

The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists

An ancient temple supported by common people

Famous since the Edo period (1603–1868) for its god of business prosperity. Site of the largest Tori no Ichi open-air market in Japan.

An accurate replica of Byakkotai's academy

Displaying works by master artists

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.

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

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

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.