UNESCO World Heritage Site

UNESCO World Heritage Site / 世界遺産

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Castle sites that have been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Hikone Castle is also on the recommended list but has not been accepted yet. For more information about the World Heritage Sites in Japan, see this page from UNESCO.

Castles with UNESCO World Heritage Site

1. Enryakuji
2. Enryakuji Amidadou Fort
3. Enryakuji Joudoin Fort
4. Enryakuji Monjurou Fort
5. Enryakuji Shakadou Fort
6. Hagi Castle
7. Himeji Castle
8. Katsuren Castle
9. Nakagusuku Castle
10. Nakijin Castle
11. Nijo Castle
12. Ohmori Daikansho
13. Shuri Castle
14. Zakimi Castle

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