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The UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) encompasses 17 locations in Japan within the city of Kyoto and its immediate vicinity. In 794, the Japanese imperial family moved the capital to Heian-kyō. The locations are in three cities: Kyoto and Uji in Kyoto Prefecture; and Ōtsu in Shiga ...
慈照寺（銀閣寺）庭園. Jishōji (Ginkakuji) teien. Sakyō-ku, Kyoto. also a Special Place of Scenic Beauty; component of the World Heritage Site Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) [4] Jishōji (Ginkakuji) Gardens. 35°01′36″N 135°47′54″E.
Municipal Places of Scenic Beauty. As of 1 May 2020, forty-four Places have been designated at a municipal level. [ 6][ 7] / 35.062361°N 135.736889°E / 35.062361; 135.736889 ( Shōdenji Gardens) / 35.055637°N 135.755407°E / 35.055637; 135.755407 ( Iwasa Family Gardens)
Kyoto Imperial Palace. Coordinates: 35°01′31″N 135°45′44″E. View through the Jomeimon gate on the Shishinden main hall. The Kyōto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto-gosho) is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo ...
Tourism in Japan is a major industry and contributor to the Japanese economy. Foreigners visit Japan to see natural wonders, cities, historic landmarks, and entertainment venues. Japanese people seek similar attractions, as well as recreation and vacation areas. In 2019, Japan attracted 31.88 million international tourists. [ 1]
Japan accepted the UNESCO World Heritage Convention on 30 June 1992. [1] As of July 2021, twenty-five properties have been inscribed on the World Heritage List: twenty cultural sites and five natural sites. [1] A further five sites and one site extension have been submitted for future inscription and were on the Tentative List as of 2017. [1]
Miyajima. The Three Views of Japan(日本三景, Nihon Sankei)is the canonical list of Japan's three most celebrated scenic sights, attributed to 1643 and scholar Hayashi Gahō.[1] In 1915, modeled on the old Three Views of Japan, Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha(株式会社実業之日本社) held a national election to determine a list of New Three ...
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