Shrines and Temples of Nikko
Also known as Sanctuaires et temples de Nikko, 日光の社寺
CulturalJapan
Japan
Category
Cultural
Inscribed under criteria (i), (iv), (vi).
Region
Asia and the Pacific
Japan
Inscribed
1999
Area
51 ha
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Nearby World Heritage sites
The nearest neighbours, as the crow flies
Tomioka Silk Mill and Related Sites
JapanCultural85 km away
Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
JapanCultural173 km away
Sado Island Gold Mines
JapanCultural187 km away
Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
JapanCultural248 km away
Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)
JapanCultural395 km away
Further resources
The official record, while our own profile is in hand
The official record
- World Heritage Centre page for this sitewhc.unesco.org
- Wikidata itemQ1063133, open data (CC0)
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