Best Architecture Spot List

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

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

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.

Super-tall floats light up the night sky

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

An old town house to relax in

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.

This lushly green shrine faces Midosuji boulevard and is more than 1600 years old

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

Dedicated to Toyo'uke-no-Omikami

The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.

A little-known temple hidden deep in the mountains

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

The head Kumano shrine where various Kumano deities are worshiped

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

The main shrine hall is a national treasure with droves of people lining up for the New Year’s shrine visit at “Sumiyossan”

The symbol of Odawara City, Kanagawa. The former castle area is now a park beloved by town residents and has an amusement park for children.

The resting place of the Tsugaru family

Akasaka Palace, or the State Guest House, is a neo baroque-style building with a stately, gorgeous look. It welcomes state and official guests from all over the world.