Best Architecture Spot List

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.

Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing

This ancient temple contains the history of the Southern Dynasty

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

Boasts an amazing stage modeled after a lion mask

The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic five-story pagoda, the key landmark of Kyoto's scenery. The temple is known as ”Daishi's temple.”

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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

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.

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

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).

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

The temple is the oldest one in Kamakura, founded by a high priest called Gyoki. Its principal image of worship is the three figures of eleven-faced Kan'non, and the temple ground is covered with various flowers throughout the seasons.

A large temple in Nara featuring many structures that illustrate the culture from the Tempyo Period. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.

Super-tall floats light up the night sky

View the world six meters below the water surface

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

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

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body