đ¯ Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)
UNESCO World Heritage Site encompassing 17 temples, shrines, and a castle
đ Fast Facts
- Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994
- 17 historical monuments across Kyoto, Uji, and Otsu cities
- Kyoto served as Japan's imperial capital for over 1,000 years (794â1868)
- Includes Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and Nijo Castle
The Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto represents a collection of 17 cultural sites distributed across three cities in ...