With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Built in A.D. 794 on the model of the capitals of ancient China, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from its foundation until the middle of the 19th century. As the centre of Japanese culture for ...

Set in the dense forests of the Kii Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean, three sacred sites – Yoshino and Omine, Kumano Sanzan, Koyasan – linked by pilgrimage routes to the ancient capital cities ...

Designation of Japan’s Meiji-era sites overlooks some important history. Mount Fuji to Become a UNESCO World Heritage Site Mt. Fuji, Japan’s most iconic peak, will likely become the nation’s ...

19 issue of Asahi Weekly. It is part of the series "Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan," which depicts various parts of the country through the perspective of the author, a professor at ...

Both the Osaka and Kyoto works of architectural wonder ... It is part of the series "Lisa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan," which depicts various sites of outstanding universal value ...

There are 26 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Japan, including 21 cultural and 5 ... Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, the Buddhist Monuments in the Hōryūji Temple Area, Shrines and Temples ...

If you are also a history and travel lover then these destinations are for you. Here is a list of eight must visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

TRAVEL TRENDS, WORLD Updated : Mar 22, 2025, 12:15 IST 10 must-visit UNESCO World Heritage Cities—two ... of history with contemporary life. Kyoto, Japan Kyoto, Japan’s former imperial capital ...