Best Architecture Spot List

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

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

A world-class suspension bridge recognized by Guinness

Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here

A shrine for a popular matchmaking deity and associated with the puppet play “Sonezaki Shinju”

Enshrines Japan's top Shinto deity

The building and garden represent the modern Japanese architecture in a semi-Western style.

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.”

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.

Successive generations of emperors lived at the site of these historical remains

Yamate 234 Ban-Kan, or the Yamate #234 Residence, is a Western-style mansion that served as an apartment building for foreign residents. The panel exhibits displayed on the first floor tell the history of the building.

A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival

Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

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

A stock exchange that offers tours. It is a symbol of Japanese economy where an estimated 61,000 people visit annually.

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

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

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

Dresses available for commemorative photos