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World Heritage Sites are determined by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. UNESCO uses the following motto to determine which site should be considered a World Heritage:
Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration.
UNESCO World Heritage, The Last Unexplored Region in Hokkaido
3,000 national treasures and historical sites in Iwate, Tohoku
Shirakami Sanchi Mountainous Land
Chusonji Temple is a historic temple in the town of Hiraizumi that is on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
See no Evil, Speak no Evil, Hear no Evil
High Quality Silk Production Monitored by Government
Collection of Islands with Large Ecosystem and Unique Wildlife
UNESCO World Heritage Gassho-zukuri farmhouses
Japan's tallest mountain and its symbolic heart
The Historic Village of GOKAYAMA
Panoramic view of Kyoto from the broad wooden veranda
Retreat Villa Turned Temple
Buddhist temple known as Kode-dera or Moss Temple
Iconic temple covered in pure gold leaf
Zen temple known for its golden Kannon statue
Residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of Edo
Five-Story Pagoda - One of the oldest wooden buildings
National Treasure Great Buddha; one of the world's largest bronze statues
The temple had great political power over the government back in the days
One of the Seven Great Temples of Japan
Only Buddhist Temple from Heian-kyo
Shingon Sect Buddhist Temple with Oldest Building of Kyoto
Head Rinzai Zen Sect Temple Built Over Friendship
Zen Temple with Meditating Rock Garden
Kasuga Grand Shrine Dedicated to Gods of Nara's Protection
The White Heron Castle - UNESCO's World Heritage
One of Japan's most important Tendai monasteries
Experience Buddhist training and lodging at Mt. Koya san for a great spiritual experience
Created by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to commemorate the death of his mother
Japan's tallest waterfall with single uninterrupted drop
Group of pilgrimage routes that lead to the sacred Kumano Sanzan
Symbolizes Hiroshima's wishes for everlasting peace after the atomic bomb attack
Famous floating torii gate on Miyajima
Former Silver Mine now recognized as a World Heritage Site
Subtropical island filled with mountains and forests; Japan's first World Natural Heritage Site
Played a crucial role in politically unifying the island and as the center of foreign trade
Well preserved castle remains of the Ryukyu Kingdom