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Japan Travel's full selection covering Japan's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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World Heritage Nakijin Castle

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

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

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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Yunotsu Hot Spring

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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Oshino Hakkai

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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Ogasawara Islands

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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A Visit to Horyuji

A Visit to Horyuji

Su Stori

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

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Tomioka Silk Mill 6

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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Nachi Falls, Wakayama 7

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

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

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

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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Chūson-ji Temple in Hiraizumi

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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The Shiretoko Peninsula

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

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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Katsuren Castle Ruins 16

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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Shikinaen Royal Garden

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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Exploring Himeji Castle

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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Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto

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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Yakushima Island 10

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

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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Itsukushima Floating Shrine

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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Gangoji Temple

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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