Best Architecture Spot List

Mitsumine Jinja, or Mitsumime Shrine, which is located in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, is surrounded by beautiful mountains. It enshrines various gods in the fullness of nature.

The Naritasan Shinshoji Temple has attracted many worshipers for more than 1,000 years. There are many assets designated as an Important Cultural Properties on its vast temple grounds.

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

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

Marvel at the sight of money being produced before you

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

A guardian shinto shrine in northern Shinagawa-shuku. Best known for its portable shrines during the annual Shinagawa Shrine Festival in June.

A spectacular hall of worship with 44 massive pillars

An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.

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

Known for “the evening bell of Mii-dera”, one of the Eight Views of Omi

Classical Zen Buddhist temple with gardens designed by Muso Kokushi. Enjoy the maple trees and seasonal flowers.

The Hakone Shrine with its vermillion-lacquered torii (Shinto shrine archway) and its Japanese cedars is a shrine with a holy presence that tells you about history

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

A shrine built to represent the nation's wish for peace. Yushukan displays relics and wills, and it is worth visiting.

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

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.

The Yokohama Marine Tower is one of the symbols in Yokohama built in 1961. Visitors can enjoy the 360° panorama view from its observation deck.

Built in 1926, this was the residence of a silk yarn trader. You can have tea there while feeling the season.

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