UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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The UNESCO Mozu-Furuichi Tombs

Serena Ogawa

The Mozu-Furuichi tombs of Osaka Prefecture became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019! It's a great place to get in touch..

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Kumano Kodo Iseji: Binshiyama and the Magose-Toge Pass

Michael Groen

The Magose-Toge Pass is known for its beautiful stone path which has been maintained for multiple centuries.

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World Heritage Nakijin Castle

Bonson Lam

We still don't know who constructed Nakijin, though the excavations show that it was started in the 13th century. The fact that..

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Daigoji Temple in Kyoto

Peter Sidell

Daigoji (醍醐寺) is a Buddhist temple found in an attractive forest setting in the ancient capital of Kyoto. An exquisite trad..

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Yawata Steel Works

Jaclynn Seah

Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site and learn about the role Kitakyushu played in Japan's rise in modern industrialization

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Hiking the Yagyu Kaido

Bryan Baier

Hiking the Yagyu Kaido a Samurai Road in a Primeval Forest

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Practicing Shugendo on Mt. Omine

Bryan Baier

Practicing Shugendo on Mt. Omine

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Yoshino Mikumari Shrine

Bryan Baier

Yoshino Mikumari Shrine

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Kumano Hongu Shrine & Giant Torii

Tomoko Kamishima

Kumano Hongu Shrine & Giant Torii Gate: One of the three great shrines of Kumano, Hongu Shrine saves ones life in the future.

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Shirakawa-Go Village

Michael Mighty

Highlights of the Shirakawa-Go Village in Gifu Prefecture. 

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Yunotsu Hot Spring

Tristan Scholze

Yunotsu Hot Spring is small port town with historic bathhouses, fine inns, classy cafes, and World Heritage Site status in Shimane,..

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Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara

Celine Villeneuve

Discover the wonders of Nara's Kasuga Taisha Shrine.

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Futarasan Chugushi Shrine in Snow

Todd Wojnowski

Futarasan Chugushi is a beautiful shrine on the shores of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. Its beauty is magnified in..

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Oshino Hakkai

Cathy Cawood

Tourist area centered around 8 spring fed ponds at the base of Mount Fuji has a village of thatched roof houses and a working water..

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Nara's 1300-year-old wood buildings

Keigetsu Watanabe

Nara's Horyuji Temple, with wooden buildings over 1,300-year-old, was the first World Heritage site in Japan.

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Todaiji Temple in Nara

Stefanus Husin

The largest wooden structure in the world and iconic landmark of Nara city. 

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Kamigamo Shrine: A Place of Healing

Tomoko Kamishima

HEALING SPOT: Kamigamo Shrine is known for its strong healing power. And before Kyoto became capital of Japan, it was already ..

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Ogasawara Islands

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Ogasawara Islands are a beautiful, subtropical island chain just waiting to be discovered, south of Tokyo.

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Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall

Stefanus Husin

Kiyomizudera, also known as the Pure Water Temple is one of more famous temples in Japan. This temple is located up in a hill in..

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A Visit to Horyuji

Su Stori

A visit to Horyuji Temple, Nara: Art, history, nature and lovely food around Japan.

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Koke-dera (Saiho-ji) Temple

Tomoko Kamishima

Koke-dera (Saiho-ji) Temple: Moss carpeted, Zen practice garden has a unique atmosphere that has attracted famous people such ..

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Tomioka Silk Mill

Masato Kitamura

Tomioka Silk Mill is Japan's first silk reeling factory and it symbolizes Japan's industrialization from the 19th century...

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Koyasan: Heart of Shingon Buddhism

Allison Morris

If you’re planning a trip to the Kansai area and love Japanese culture and religious history, Koyasan needs to make its way on..

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Nachi Falls, Wakayama

Martijn Beckers

A school trip to Wakayama prefecture brought us to Nachi Falls. The 133 meter drop, and the fantastic views from the summit sh..

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Finding Shirakami Sanchi

Bonson Lam

The steep mountains and remote forests have sheltered this paradise from mankind, and like nature's amphitheater, you can see..

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Mozu Daisenryo Kofun

Bonson Lam

It is believed that Mozu Kofun was the burial place for Emperor Nintoku, who lived in the fourth century, but archeologists have..

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Kyoto Ginkaku-ji Temple

Tomoko Kamishima

Kyoto's Ginkaku: Long ago, the outer walls of the second level were painted pure white, and colorful honeycomb patterns, horizontal..

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History of Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji Temple

Tomoko Kamishima

Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Temple: The shining golden pavilion and double-layered garden are both splendid!

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Kyoto Ninna-ji Temple, Omuro Palace

Tomoko Kamishima

Ninna-ji Temple, established in 888, is a balanced blend of aristocratic elegance and Buddhism simplicity. Its zig-zagging wooden..

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Five-story Pagoda of To-ji Temple

Tomoko Kamishima

The five-story pagoda at To-ji Temple is both beautiful, and extremely strong. Those that designed the temple figured out a way..

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Gunkanjima, or Battleship Island

Senén Germade

The actual name of this island is Hashima. It is located around 4.5km west of the Nagasaki Peninsula, a very small island with..

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Chūson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi

Tom Roseveare

Hiraizumi is a beautiful, rural town in southern Iwate and makes for a spectacular introduction to both Tohoku and historical Japan...

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Nara Toshodai-ji Temple in Autumn

Tomoko Kamishima

Toshodai-ji Temple in Nara is the head temple of the Ritsu sect of Buddhism in Japan. The Ritsu sect mainly studies and practices..

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Byōdō-in Temple, Uji

Ariane Mignault

The Byōdō-in Temple as represented on the Japanese 10 yen coin can still be seen and visited today.

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The Shiretoko Peninsula

R.S. Reynolds

Exploring the range of activities and variety of wildlife along the Shiretoko Peninsula and National Park in Northeastern Hokkaido..

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Rinnoji Buddhist Temple Sendai

Justin Velgus

The Rinnoji Buddhist Temple was originally constructed by the Date Clan in Fukushima, but then it was relocated to Miyagi when Sendai..

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Hagi

Situated on the scenic north coast of Yamaguchi on the Japan Sea, Hagi is a delightful small town rich in history. This was where the Mōri clan built up a great power base during the Sengoku..

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Katsuren Castle Ruins

Michael Flemming

Katsuren Castle Ruins in Uruma City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Point of control of Katsuren Peninsula and surroundings until..

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National Museum of Western Art

Todd Wojnowski

National Museum of Western Art in Ueno Park, Tokyo, is the premier collection of art from the Western tradition in Japan. It hosts..

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The Tamaudun Royal Mausoleum

Michael Flemming

Built in 1501 by King Sho Shin as a new resting place for his father King Sho En, Tamaudun is the Royal Mausoleum of the Second..

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Shikinaen Royal Garden

Michael Flemming

The Shikinaen Royal Garden was the largest secondary residence of the Ryukyu Royal Family and used to entertain family members and..

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Sonohyan Utaki World Heritage Site

Michael Flemming

Sonohyan Utaki was the stone gate used by the Ryukyuan King as a prayer point and exit when departing Shuri Castle. It is one of..

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Nishi-Hongan-ji - Central Kyoto

Katherine Moore

This large temple is one of a historic pair just north of Kyoto station. Out of the way of the main tourist areas, is a great way..

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Zakimi Castle Ruins and Museum

Michael Flemming

Zakimi Castle Ruins & Museum in Yomitan Village Okinawa offers romantic views of Central Okinawa

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Glover Garden in Nagasaki

Alena Eckelmann

Glover Garden in Nagasaki: posh residences of former foreign VIP residents in a hill on the Minami-Yamate hill

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Exploring Himeji Castle

Ben Humphreys

The most visited castle in Japan, Himeji Castle, nicknamed the “White Heron” has been standing proudly on top of a hill called..

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Kofukuji Temple in Nara

Todd Wojnowski

Kofukuji is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site listed as the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara."

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Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto

Bonson Lam

Home of the Aoi Matsuri or the Hollyhock Leaf Crest Festival, which blossomed throughout Japan when the Tale of Genji was written..

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Nijo Castle: Former Imperial Residence

Katrina Webber

Built under the order of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nijo-jo has served as the home of the Tokugawa shogun, an Imperial property, and is now..

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Yakushima Island

Josef Diermair

“While walking among these trees you have the feeling of the woods...and the entire quality of all the trees”.

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Shuri-jo Castle

Peter Sidell

A blend of Japanese and Chinese cultures, Shuri-jo castle was the seat of Ryukyuan royalty before the Okinawan islands became part..

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Nikko

Welcome to Nikko! Nikko, located in the northwest corner of Tochigi Prefecture, is known for its picturesque beauty, and was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Nikko boasts ..

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Itsukushima Floating Shrine

JJ Walsh

This floating red shrine with a lush green forest backdrop is a stunning scene at the top of any sightseers list

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial: A-Bomb Dome

Paul Walsh

The iconic remains of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, have become a symbol of both the horror of nuclear war..

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Gangoji Temple

Paul Hackshaw

Gangoji Temple is a World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Great Temples of Nara. Gangoji Temple was established in 588 as part..

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