Here we introduce properties that share common features with the World Heritage Site inscribed the“Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region.Holy Islands in Japan and abroad, religious heritage sites with spiritual practices grounded in their own unique beliefs are collected here.When compared and contrasted with similar properties, the unique features of this cultural legacy heritage group become apparent.
Mongolia
Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape
Designation:World Heritage Cultural site Criteria:(ii)(iii)(iv)
China
Mogao Caves
Designation:World Heritage Cultural site Criteria:(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)
Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace, Lhasa
Designation:World Heritage Cultural site Criteria:(i)(iv)(vi)
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Historic Monuments and Sites in Kaesong
Designation:World Heritage Cultural site Criteria:(ii)(iii)
Republic of Korea
Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon, the Depositories for the Tripitaka Koreana Woodblocks
Designation:World Heritage Cultural site Criteria:(iv)(vi)
Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple
Designation:World Heritage Cultural site Criteria:(i)(iv)
Gyeongju Historic Areas
Baekje Historic Areas
Japan
Buddhist Monuments in the Horyu-ji Area
Designation:World Heritage Cultural site Criteria:(i)(ii)(iv)(vi)
Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)
Designation:World Heritage Cultural site Criteria:(ii)(iv)
Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara
Designation:World Heritage Cultural site Criteria:(ii)(iii)(iv)(vi)
Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
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