Japan’s 22 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites – Complete Travel Guide
Japan’s 22 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites – Complete Travel Guide As of September 2026 — Locations, Transportation, Admission Fees, Senior Discounts, Closing Days & Recommended Restaurants As of September 2026, Japan has 27 UNESCO World Heritage properties , including 22 cultural heritage sites and 5 natural heritage sites . In particular, “Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara” was newly inscribed in 2026 , bringing the number of cultural heritage properties to 22. ( culturetripgo.com ) Many of Japan’s World Heritage properties are serial properties , meaning that they consist of several temples, shrines, historic villages, archaeological sites, forests, or industrial facilities rather than a single monument. Therefore, the admission fees below refer to major component sites that travelers commonly visit, rather than a single “UNESCO World Heritage admission fee.” Japan’s 22 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites No. World Cultural Heritage Site Main Area Year 1 Buddhist Monu...