Kyoto, Uji and Otsu
- States
- Japan
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 1994
- Location
- Kyoto and Shiga prefectures
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 34.98055556, 135.7694444
- Last Visited
- 2022
- UNESCO ID
- 688
- WH Site
- 688
The Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, encompass a collection of temples, shrines, and palaces that exemplify the architectural and cultural brilliance of Japan’s former imperial capital. Highlights include the serene Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), the expansive Nijo Castle, and the sacred Fushimi Inari Shrine, known for its iconic red torii gates. Recognized for their historical and aesthetic value, these landmarks reflect centuries of Buddhist and Shinto traditions blended with Japanese design.
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Points (17)
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• Byodo-in
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• Daigo-ji
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• Enryaku-ji
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• Hongan-ji (Nishi Hongan-ji)
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• Jisho-ji (Ginkaku-ji / Silver Pavilion)
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• Kamomioya-jinja (Shimogamo Shrine)
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• Kamowakeikazuchi-jinja (Kamigamo shrine)
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• Kiyomizu-dera
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• Kozan-ji
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• Kyo-o-gokoku-ji (To-ji)
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• Nijo-jo
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• Ninna-ji
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• Rokuon-ji (Kinkaku-ji / Golden Pavilion)
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• Ryoan-ji
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• Saiho-ji
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• Tenryu-ji
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• Ujigami-jinja