Top 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites

7. Kyoto Historic Temples, Japan


Nestled in Japan, Kyoto’s Historic Temples is one of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This is a home to 17 UNESCO-listed temples and shrines, which attract millions of people from around the world.

Renowned for its various things, like zen gardens, golden pavilions, and traditional tea houses, this world heritage site blends cultural heritage and natural beauty. It was inscribed on the list in the year 1994.

When you are there, you can experience the Fushimi Inari Shrine, which is famous for its thousands of red torii gates. Also, you can visit Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), a stunning gold-leaf-covered temple, when you are there.

Visitors can fly into Kansai International Airport (Osaka) and then take a train to Kyoto to reach this world heritage site.