from 1868

National Treasures of the Meiji period and later

From the Meiji period on, buildings took in Western techniques and styles. Where a place has buildings from several periods, it is listed under the oldest.

By period

Asuka Nara Heian Kamakura Muromachi Momoyama Edo Meiji

Meiji · Modern architecture · National Treasures

Former Tomioka Silk Mill

Tomioka, Gunma

Former Tomioka Silk Mill is a modern heritage site in Tomioka, Gunma. 3 of its buildings, including the Reeling Plant and East Cocoon Warehouse, are designated National Treasures (Meiji period, 1872).

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Meiji · Modern architecture · National Treasures

State Guest House, Akasaka Palace

Minato, Tokyo

State Guest House, Akasaka Palace is a modern heritage site in Minato, Tokyo. Its Former Crown Prince's Palace (State Guest House, Akasaka Palace) is a designated National Treasure (Meiji period, 1909).

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Meiji · Modern architecture · National Treasures

Former Kaichi School Building

Matsumoto, Nagano

Former Kaichi School Building is a modern heritage site in Matsumoto, Nagano. Its Former Kaichi School Building is a designated National Treasure (Meiji period, 1876).

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Meiji · Modern architecture · National Treasures

Lake Biwa Canal (First Tunnel)

Otsu, Shiga

Lake Biwa Canal (First Tunnel) is a modern heritage site in Otsu, Shiga. Its Lake Biwa Canal Facilities (First Tunnel) is a designated National Treasure (Meiji period, 1890).

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Meiji · Modern architecture · National Treasures

Lake Biwa Canal (Incline, Nanzen-ji Aqueduct and others)

Kyoto, Kyoto

Lake Biwa Canal (Incline, Nanzen-ji Aqueduct and others) is a modern heritage site in Kyoto, Kyoto. 4 of its buildings, including the Lake Biwa Canal Facilities (No. 2 Tunnel) and Lake Biwa Canal Facilities (No. 3 Tunnel), are designated National Treasures (Meiji period, 1888–1889).

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