Best Architecture Spot List

A temple built upon the request of Emperor Tenmu during the Hakuho Period. Reconstructed in recent years, the temple structures showcase beautiful, vibrant colors.

A sacred place connected to Hideyoshi

A soto-zen Buddhist temple, better known as Toyokawa Inari, which had been worshiped by both the mighty warriors of each era and common people of Edo-Tokyo. You can make a pilgrimage to the seven lucky gods and enjoy viewing lit paper lanterns.

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

The Matsuchiyama Shoden Honryu-in Temple close to Senso-ji Temple, is recognized as a ”power spot” by the common people. On this spot they pray for the material benefits in this world. With Y-shaped daikon radishes and kinchaku (Japanese traditional style pouch) people pray for finding a suitable marriage partner and for matrimonial happiness.

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

This is a shrine that worships the Emperor Meiji and his wife. It is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo, and you can experience the traditional culture of Japan through various rituals.

The school Yae Niijima’s husband Joseph dreamed of opening

This is a historical shrine established about 1,500 years ago. The gods for a good marriage match and family harmony are enshrined.

A chalk lighthouse standing on a cliff

Symbolizing the sacred mountain Haguro

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.

Tokyo's iconic Tokyo Tower offers visitors a panoramic view of central Tokyo from its two observation decks. The tower itself is also popular for its night-time illumination.

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

An old town house to relax in

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

The resting place of the Tsugaru family