UNESCO World Heritage sites in Japan Here is a list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Japan and the year they were inscribed to the UNESCO list. Japan accepted the convention on 30 June 1992. With the addition of the Tomioka Silk Mill in 2014, Japan has over 20 sites on the UNESCO Worl...
This article by Lisa Vogt, a Washington-born and Tokyo-based photographer, originally appeared in the Jan. 21 issue of Asahi Weekly. It is part of the series "Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan," which depicts various sites of outstanding universal value across the country through ...
The Munakata region lies northeast of the city of Fukuoka and faces the rough Genkai Sea. Sixty kilometers off the coast of Kyushu is Okinoshima, a sacred island between the Japanese archipelago and the Korean Peninsula. It is not quite a kilometer in ph
UNESCO is probably best known for designating World Heritage Sites, cultural and natural sites that show "outstanding universal value". There are currently 26 world heritage sites in Japan, 21 cultural ones and 5 natural ones. World Cultural Heritage Sites Horyuji Temple Added in 1993 Horyu...
whereas others remain intact and untouched deep in nature as scenic spots. Adding some of them to your itinerary will help you make the most of your time in Japan, and discover something that gives you an unforgettable experience. Here is a long list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan...
The intricately painted houses of Tiébélé reflect the artistic heritage and communal traditions of the Kassena people. 11. Sado Island Gold Mines, Japan A pit in an abandoned gold mine on Sado Island. (Image: Getty Images/Tokio Marine Life) ...
Himeji Castle is the largest and most visited castle in Japan, and it was registered in 1993 as one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country. The area within the middle moat of the castle complex is a designated Special Historic Site and five structures of the castle are al...
Any visitor to Japan knows that the islands hold a wealth of natural and manmade wonders. Many of these have been recognized over the years by UNESCO, and to date, there are 20 cultural UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 5
The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama are one of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Monuments of Ancient Kyoto Listed in 1994, 17 structures make up this Heritage Site, including Kinkaku-ji, Byodo-in, and Kiyomizu-dera.Kyotowas founded in 794 C.E., and the historic sites...
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier(Argentina/Belgium/France/Germany/India/Japan/Switzerland) Stoclet House(Belgium) Flemish Beguinages(Belgium) Belfries of Belgium and France(Belgium/France) Van Nellefabriek(Netherlands) World Heritage Sites Visited In 2016 ...