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Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range

UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range
Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List
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Location Japan
Type Cultural
Criteria ii, iii, iv, vi
Reference 1142
UNESCO region Asia-Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription 2004 (28th Session)

Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the Kii Peninsula in Japan.

The locations and paths for this heritage site were based on their historical and modern importance in religious pilgrimages. It was also noted for its fusion of Shinto and Buddhist beliefs, and a well documented history of traditions over 1,200 years. The nature scenery on the Kii peninsula was also taken into consideration, with its many streams, rivers and waterfalls. Technically, independent structures at nominated temples and shrines were nominated for this distinction, and not the entire establishments. Sections of the trails were included for this nomination, but not the full length of their expanses. A total of 242 elements were selected from sites and pilgrimage routes for nomination.


Coordinates: 34°18′10″N 135°57′18″E / 34.3028°N 135.955°E / 34.3028; 135.955


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