Japan's 25 World Heritage Sites (2)π
Japan's World Heritage Sites Continued π Kii Mountain Range, Mie, Nara, and Wakayama Prefectures / Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range (2004) πΏ A spiritual and cultural hub with ancient pilgrimage routes and sacred sites. π³ Shimane Prefecture / Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape (2007) ποΈ The remnants of a once-thriving silver mine that influenced Japan's economy and culture. π° Iwate Prefecture / HiraizumiβTemples, Gardens, and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land (2011) πΈ A place where you can experience the Buddhist concept of a pure land through its architecture and gardens. π― Mount Fuji, Shizuoka & Yamanashi Prefectures (2013) π Japan's iconic mountain, a symbol of natural beauty and cultural significance. π Gunma Prefecture / Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites (2014) πΈοΈ A testament to Japan's silk industry, showcasing the history of silk production. πΏ Meiji Industrial Revolution Sites in Kyushu and Yamaguchi (2015) π A collection of sites that represent Japan's rapid industrialization during the Meiji period. π’ Tokyo / National Museum of Western Art (2016) π¨ A museum housing an impressive collection of Western art, designed by Le Corbusier. ποΈ Fukuoka Prefecture / "Sacred Island" of Okinoshima and Related Sites (2017) ποΈ A sacred island with a rich history and cultural significance. π Nagasaki & Kumamoto Prefectures / Hidden Christian Sites in the Nagasaki Region (2018) π Sites that tell the story of Christians who practiced their faith in secret during times of persecution. πΏ Osaka Prefecture / Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group (2019) ποΈ A group of ancient burial mounds that reflect the political and cultural landscape of Japan's past. πΏ Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Akita Prefectures / Jomon Sites in Northern Tohoku and Hokkaido (2021) πΏ Archaeological sites that provide insight into the Jomon period, showcasing Japan's prehistoric culture. πΏ #FootprintsOfHistory π°οΈ #GeoKnowledge π
