The 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Japan travel.gaijinpot.com

Godlike mountains, remote islands, and ancient castles are among Japan’s World Heritage Sites. While you may never have heard of a UNESCO World Heritage Site before visiting Japan, the distinction is a highly revered one.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) awards the title to locations around the world with “outstanding universal value.” The list is basically a holy grail of travel destinations from natural wonders to those with cultural significance.

Here are the 23 UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Japan.