🏯 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)
UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising 17 Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and a castle across three Japanese cities
📌 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site inscribed in 1994
- 17 component sites across Kyoto, Uji, and Otsu cities
- Reflects over 1,000 years of Japanese religious, architectural, and artistic development
- Kyoto served as Japan's imperial capital from 794 to 1868
The Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing 17 historical locations spread across ...