Japan is actually a country that has varied culture, natural beauty and amazing heritage. If you look up on internet you will find several big, small and significant ones. Ideally there are 21 such UNESCO world heritage sites Japan out of which four are natural. Out of all these, the beauty of the Himeji Castle seems to surpass them all. This reflects the Hyogo Prefecture which is a mark of historic architecture. It was declared as a World Heritage Site in 1993 in which the main castle tower that you can see today is just the one of the 12 built originally.

Historic Monuments of Kyoto

If you visit Kyoto, a more traditional destination for the tourists, never miss the historic monuments of this ancient city. One of the most significant monuments is the Nijo Castle which was declared as one of the UNESCO world heritage sites Japan in 1994. This site actually comprises of 17 different sites spread over different locations in Kyoto. These sites include Kinkakuji, Ginkakuji and Kiyomizu Dera. All these are popular destinations that played a significant role in the history of Kyoto. You will be amazed seeing the breath-taking artwork of the Nijo Castle that holds over 400 years of history.

Mount Fuji

Then of course is the symbol of Japan, Mount Fuji. Amongst all other different famous icons of Japan, this is perhaps the most important symbol. It will feature in about all introductions of Japan. It is also included in different artwork of Japan all through its history. Fujisan, the sacred place here is a true source of artistic inspiration. This was declared as a World Heritage Site in 2013. You can admire its beauty from different points around the mountain or go close to it by taking a bus to the Fifth Step of it.