My Japan Notes
"You can find in total 21 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan. The list is constantly growing over the years. For now you can start to explore 4 natural sites and 17 cultural sites.
My personal highlights and must-see recommendations are the beautiful Himeji Castle, ancient city Kyoto, island Yakushima, Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go, Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island, Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, Shrines and Temples of Nikko, Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range and Hiroshima Peace Memorial."