Most reviewed Historical landmarks in Japan

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Japan through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 2.2K places from Historical landmark category.

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Nijō Castle
Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
4.40 (33.1K reviews)
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Kaminarimon
Buddhist temple
A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple.
4.50 (29.2K reviews)
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Umeda Sky Building
Cultural landmark
Connected skyscrapers with a rooftop garden observatory, plus a restaurant & lounge with city views.
4.30 (27.6K reviews)
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Matsumoto-jō Castle
Castle
Known for its black walls, this grand, 16th-century castle features exhibits of historical weapons.
4.50 (23.5K reviews)
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Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima
Memorial park
Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954.
4.60 (23K reviews)
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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Tourist attraction
Historic area with classic architecture situated along a canal, with shops, eateries & galleries.
4.40 (22.2K reviews)
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Tsuruga Castle
Castle
Circa-1965 concrete replica of a destroyed 14th-century castle featuring scenic vistas & a museum.
4.20 (16.7K reviews)
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Historical landmark
Palace complex & former Imperial family residence reconstructed in 1855, with gardens & gates.
4.40 (14.5K reviews)
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Sapporo Clock Tower
Heritage building
Built in 1878, this iconic wooden clock tower now houses a museum on the history of Sapporo.
3.80 (14K reviews)
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Hibiya Park
Park
Western-style city park featuring flower beds, outdoor music venues & public halls.
4.10 (13.7K reviews)
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Hiroshima Castle
Castle
Contemporary recreation of a destroyed 16th-century castle offering a history museum & city views.
4.10 (12.7K reviews)
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Sannenzaka
Tourist attraction
Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.
4.40 (12.7K reviews)
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Dogo Onsen Main Building
Public bath
Old-fashioned hot spring offering public baths, tea & snacks, with private rooms available.
4.10 (11.8K reviews)
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Sengan-en
Garden
Traditional Japanese garden & former residence of a feudal lord, with guided tours & volcano views.
4.30 (10.6K reviews)
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Glover Garden
Historical landmark
Serene open-air museum with landscaped gardens, Western-style historic mansions & sweeping views.
4.10 (10K reviews)
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Aoba Castle Honmaru Hall
Local history museum
A national historic monument, this hilltop site has castle ruins, an exhibition hall & city views.
4.00 (9.4K reviews)
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Tomioka Silk Mill
Historical landmark
Silk spinning mill built in the late 1800s, with tour guides & audio tours, plus a gift shop.
3.90 (9.3K reviews)
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Kokura Castle
Castle
This reconstructed 17th-century castle houses gardens, a folk museum & the Matsumoto Seicho museum.
4.20 (8.7K reviews)
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Megane Bridge
Bridge
Circa-1634 pedestrian walkway spanning the Nakashima River is the oldest stone arch bridge in Japan.
4.10 (8.5K reviews)
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Kochi Castle
Castle
Built in 1603, this restored, 5-story castle includes history exhibits, artifacts & a tower lookout.
4.30 (8.3K reviews)
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