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Japan World Heritage Quiz
Japan has 27 World Heritage sites — 22 cultural and 5 natural, from Himeji Castle to the newest, Asuka-Fujiwara (2026). Each one is drawn here as a classic Edo-style ukiyo-e woodblock print, the way Hiroshige might have seen it. Browse the gallery first, then see how many you can name from the picture alone.
Tap a print to see the site's Japanese name, reading and story. Ready? Switch to Quiz.
The prints are original ukiyo-e woodblock interpretations in the classic Edo landscape style, not photographs — shapes and landmarks are drawn true to the real places. The photo in each answer is an AI-generated photographic impression of the site, not an actual photograph.
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FAQ
How many World Heritage sites does Japan have?
27 as of 2026 — 22 cultural sites and 5 natural sites. The count grew steadily from the first four inscriptions in 1993 to Asuka-Fujiwara in July 2026.
What is Japan's newest World Heritage site?
Asuka-Fujiwara (飛鳥・藤原の宮都), inscribed in July 2026 — the palaces and tombs of Japan's 6th–7th century capitals in Nara Prefecture, including the megalithic Ishibutai burial mound.
What were Japan's first World Heritage sites?
Four sites inscribed together in 1993: Hōryū-ji temple, Himeji Castle, and the natural sites Yakushima and Shirakami-Sanchi.
Why is Mount Fuji a cultural site and not a natural one?
UNESCO listed Fujisan in 2013 for its cultural meaning — centuries of mountain worship and its role as a muse of Japanese art, notably ukiyo-e — rather than for its geology.
Are the quiz images real photos?
No — every site is drawn as an original woodblock print in the classic Edo meisho-e (famous place) landscape style. The shapes and structures are kept true to the real places so you can recognize them.