Best Other Architecture Spot List

It is the palace where the generations of Emperors and Empresses of Japan have lived starting in the Meiji era (1868-1912) to this day. You can visit the palace site as long as you obtain prior permission.

The Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa is one of the largest of all wooden imperial villas to be erected during the Meiji Era. Today, guests can tour the inside of the villa as well as its yard.

Displaying works by master artists

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

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.

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

The past glory of herring fishing can still be sensed here

A beautiful western-style building in white and ultramarine blue

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

Houses that gave new life to waste materials

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 biggest dome in Hokkaido, and most northern in Japan

Tour a drama set and sense the humanity in its construction

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

Strong Chinese influence, rare in Kitano

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)

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

Travel around islands with black-tailed gulls