World Heritage

In December 1993, Himeji Castle was designated as Japan’s first World Cultural Heritage Site.

In December 1994, Nijo Castle was designated as a World Heritage Site, and in December 2000, Nakijin Castle, Nakagijo Castle, and Shuri Castle were designated as World Heritage Sites.

Nijo Castle

Best 100 Castles No.53
Name: Nijo Castle
Address: 541, Nijojocho, Nijodori Horikawanishiiru, Nakagyoku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, 604-8301

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Himeji Castle

Best 100 Castles No.59
Name: Himeji Castle
Address: 68, Honmachi, Himeji City, Hyogo, 670-0012

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Nakijin Castle

Best 100 Castles No.98
Name: Nakijin Castle
Address: 4874, Imadomari, Nakijin Village, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, 905-042、

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Nakagusuku Castle

Best 100 Castles No.99
Name: Nakagusuku Castle
Address: 1258, Tomari, Nakagusuku Village, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa, 901-2402

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Shuri Castle

Best 100 Castles No.100
Name: Shuri Castle
Address: 3, Shuri Tonokuracho, Naha City, Okinawa, 903-0812

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