Best Other Architecture Spot List

Super-tall floats light up the night sky

Symbolizing the sacred mountain Haguro

An accurate replica of Byakkotai's academy

A unique, symmetrical building

Motomachi Roman Catholic Church has one of the longest histories of any church in Japan. A large octagonal tower characterizes the church, which was rebuilt in 1924.

The biggest dome in Hokkaido, and most northern in Japan

Sapporo's first park and social gathering center, built to receive noble guests of the Hokkaido Development Commission

A contemporary western-style hall reminiscent of the early 20th century

The past glory of herring fishing can still be sensed here

A masterpiece of bank architecture from the early 20th century, stately but elegant

Known by locals as ”Gan-gan (bong-bong) Temple”, this church is a symbol of the Motomachi church district

A museum in memory of the opening of Hakodate's port

Houses that gave new life to waste materials

Tour a drama set and sense the humanity in its construction

Old forests and valuable buildings from the turn of the 20th century

A beautiful western-style building in white and ultramarine blue

It is one of the largest mosques in Japan. The interior of the building is furnished with beautiful decorations, including stained glass mounted windows.

Strong Chinese influence, rare in Kitano

It was build at the former school building of Jiyugakuen. It was designated as a National Important Cultural Property in May of 1997.

The central bank in Japan. The public can visit the Main Building (Old Building), designated as a National Important Cultural Property, as well as part of the New Building. (Photo provided by: Bank of Japan)