Cities in Japan
Azabu
Zaha Hadid Architects
Minato, Japan
Expo '90
Zaha Hadid Architects
Tsurumi-ku, Japan
21 21 Design Sight
Tadao Ando · 2007
Akasaka, Japan
21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
SANAA · 2004
Hirosaka, Japan
Abeno Harukas
César Pelli · 2014
Abenosuji, Japan
Akita Museum of Art
Tadao Ando · 2013
Akita, Japan
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Ando Museum
Tadao Ando
Naoshima, Japan
Ao (building)
Minato, Japan
Aomori Contemporary Art Centre
Tadao Ando
Aomori, Japan
Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center
Kengo Kuma · 2012
Kaminarimon, Japan
Atago Green Hills
César Pelli · 2002
Atago, Japan
Benesse House
Tadao Ando · 1992
Naoshima, Japan
Casals Hall
Arata Isozaki · 1987
Chiyoda, Japan
Chichu Art Museum
Tadao Ando · 2004
Naoshima, Japan
Dentsu Building
Jean Nouvel · 2002
Higashi-Shinbashi, Japan
Gunma Insect World
Tadao Ando · 2005
Kiryū, Japan
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Hill of the Buddha
Tadao Ando
Hyōgo Prefectural Museum of Art
Tadao Ando · 2002
Wakinohama Kaigandōri, Japan
International Library of Children's Literature
Tadao Ando · 2000
Ueno-kōen, Japan
Iwasaki Art Museum
Fumihiko Maki · 1983
Jūnichō, Japan
Japan National Stadium
Kengo Kuma
Kasumigaoka, Japan
Kaminoge Station
Tadao Ando · 1929
Setagaya, Japan
Kansai International Airport
Renzo Piano · 1994
Tajiri, Japan
Kitakyushu Municipal Museum of Art
Arata Isozaki
Tobata-ku, Japan
Koga Park Café
SANAA
Koga, Japan
Kumamoto Prefectural Ancient Burial Mound Museum
Tadao Ando · 1992
Yamaga, Japan
Lee Ufan Museum
Tadao Ando · 2010
Naoshima, Japan
Maison Hermès
Renzo Piano
Ginza, Japan
Misono-za
Kengo Kuma · 1896
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MoN Takanawa
Kengo Kuma
Minato, Japan
Nagi Museum of Contemporary Art
Arata Isozaki · 1994
Nagi, Japan
Naoshima New Museum of Art
Tadao Ando
Naoshima, Japan
National Museum of Art, Osaka
César Pelli · 1977
Kita-ku, Japan
Nezu Museum
Kengo Kuma · 1940
Minami-Aoyama, Japan
Nittele Tower
Richard Rogers · 2003
Higashi-Shinbashi, Japan
Omotesando Hills
Tadao Ando · 2006
Jingūmae, Japan
Onomichi City Museum of Art
Tadao Ando · 1980
Onomichi, Japan
Osaka Prefectural Chikatsu Asuka Museum
Tadao Ando · 1994
Kanan, Japan
Panasonic Globe Theatre
Arata Isozaki · 1988
Hyakuninchō, Japan
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Picture Book Museum
Tadao Ando
Iwaki, Japan
Saka no Ue no Kumo Museum
Tadao Ando · 2007
Matsuyama, Japan
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Sengawa Theater
Tadao Ando
Shikoku Mura
Tadao Ando · 1976
Takamatsu, Japan
Simose Art Museum
Shigeru Ban
Ōtake-shi, Japan
Spiral (building)
Fumihiko Maki · 1985
Minami-Aoyama, Japan
Suntory Museum of Art
Kengo Kuma · 1961
Akasaka, Japan
Takanawa Gateway Station
Kengo Kuma
Kōnan, Japan
Takatori Catholic Church
Shigeru Ban
Nagata-ku, Japan
Teshima Art Museum
SANAA · 2010
Tonoshō-chō, Japan
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium
Fumihiko Maki · 1956
Sendagaya, Japan
Tokyo Skytree
Nikken Sekkei · 2012
Oshiage, Japan
Toyo Ito Museum of Architecture, Imabari
Toyo Ito · 2011
Imabari, Japan
TV Asahi Building
Fumihiko Maki
Minato, Japan
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White U House
Toyo Ito
Nakano, Japan
Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media
Arata Isozaki
Yamaguchi, Japan
Yokohama International School
Kengo Kuma · 1924
Yokohama, Japan
Aomori Bay Bridge
East Japan Railway Company · 1992
Aomori, Japan
Iwakurojima Bridge
1988
Sakaide, Japan
Kimisarazu Tower
1992
Kisarazu, Japan
Kyoto Tower
Mamoru Yamada · 1964
Shimogyō-ku, Japan
Miho Museum
I. M. Pei · 1997
Kōka-shi, Japan
Tsūtenkaku
Tachū Naitō · 1955
Ebisuhigashi, Japan
Vantelin Dome Nagoya
Mitsubishi Estate · 1997
Daikō Minami 1-chōme, Japan
Yokohama Bay Bridge
1989
Yokohama, Japan
Yokohama Marine Tower
Shimizu Corporation · 1961
Yamashitachō, Japan
Yoyogi National Gymnasium
Kenzō Tange · 1964
Jinnan, Japan
Frequently Asked Questions
How many notable buildings are there in Japan?+
The Parametric Atlas documents 66 architecturally significant buildings in Japan, concentrated in Minato, Tsurumi-ku, Akasaka, Hirosaka, Abenosuji.
What are the best buildings to visit in Japan?+
Use the Parametric Atlas interactive map to browse all 66 buildings in Japan, filtered by tier (architectural significance). Tier 1 buildings represent the most important landmarks.
Which architects have built in Japan?+
Notable architects with work in Japan include Zaha Hadid Architects, Tadao Ando, SANAA, César Pelli, Kengo Kuma, Arata Isozaki. Explore each architect's full portfolio on the atlas.