As of 2008, the total number of buildings designated national treasures is 214: of the structures so designated, 37 appear in shrines, 154 in temples, 8 in castles, 12 in public residences, 0 in private homes, and 3 are miscellaneous structures.
2008年（平成20年）現在国宝の建造物は神社37件、寺院154件、城郭8件、住宅12件、民家0件、その他3件、計214件である。