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World Heritage
​世界遺産

A world heritage site is a cultural or natural landmark that has been recognised by the UNESCO.

Those sites have "outstanding universal value" to be preserved from now on.

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Japan counts with 23 world heritage sites and you will surely visit some of them during your journey.

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Japan's World Heritage site MAP

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Currently, Japan has 23 World heritage sites.

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Koyasan

Itsukushima shrine

Himeji castle

Kinkakuji temple

Shirakami mountains

Yakushima

The atomic bomb dome

Shirakawago

Christian-related heritage  

Hiraizumi

Mt. Fuji

Horyuji temple,

Todaiji temple 

Nikko Toshogu

Katsuren castle 

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Iwami ginzan

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The map gives an overview of what is to be seen and where are located some of the World Heritage sites. If you wish to know more about the History behind them, please contact us and we will be happy to share it with you!

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