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Japan's World Cultural Heritage Relay Events ProjectsJapan's World Cultural Heritage Relay Events Projects

In time for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020, the areas with the world cultural heritages will cooperate to hold the events in succession utilizing their own world heritages throughout the year.
The operation committee is formed mainly by the members of the world cultural heritage regional collaboration council (a general incorporated association)established in 2011.
At this moment all 20 world cultural heritage sites in Japan are planning to participate in these events.

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  • Gusuku Sites and RelatedProperties of the Kingdom of RyukyuGusuku Sites and RelatedProperties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu
  • Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern JapanJomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan
  • Historic Monuments of Ancient NaraHistoric Monuments of Ancient Nara
  • Hiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure LandHiraizumi – Temples, Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land
  • Fujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspirationFujisan, sacred place and source of artistic inspiration
  • Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama-JapanHistoric Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama-Japan
  • Historic Monuments of Ancient KyotoHistoric Monuments of Ancient Kyoto
  • HIMEJI CASTLE NIGHT FANTASIES -The World by Illumination-JapanHIMEJI CASTLE NIGHT FANTASIES -The World by Illumination-Japan
  • Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural LandscapeIwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape
  • Hidden Christian Sitesin the Nagasaki RegionHidden Christian Sitesin the Nagasaki Region

Event Schedule

From the end of January to mid-May 2023
世界遺産16地域

16 World Heritage AreasSakura connects World Heritage
World HeritageCherry Blossom Relay

February 6, 2023
Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range

Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain RangeJapan's oldest fire festival
Oto Matsuri Festival

Mar 12, 2023
Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan

Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient JapanWorld Heritage Theatre in Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group

April to June, 2023
Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining

Sites of Japan’s Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal MiningSpring Joint Campaign

May3, 2023
Hiraizumi – Temples,Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure Land

Hiraizumi – Temples,Gardens and Archaeological Sites Representing the Buddhist Pure LandSpring Fujiwara Festival

July 1 to July 10, 2023
Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration

Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic InspirationOpening of Mt. Fuji to Climbing

July to October, 2023
Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan

Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern JapanJomon Festival 2023

August, 2023
Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara

Historic Monuments of Ancient NaraLantern and Fire Festivals in Nara

August, 2023
Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)

Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)Atomic bombings of Hiroshima

Mid-September to December 25, 2023
Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto(Kyoto, Uji, Otsu Cities)

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto(Kyoto, Uji, Otsu Cities)NAKED GARDEN -ONE KYOTO-

October 1, 2023
Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata Region

Sacred Island of Okinoshima and Associated Sites in the Munakata RegionMiare Festival

October to November, 2023
Himeji-jo

Himeji-joHimeji Illumination

October to November, 2023
Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu

Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of RyukyuRecovery Festival at Shuri Castle

October to November, 2023
Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama-Japan

Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama-JapanSpecial Simultaneous Firehose Discharge

November to December, 2023
Hidden Christian Sitesin the Nagasaki Region

Hidden Christian Sitesin the Nagasaki RegionSilent Christmas

January to December 2023
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape

Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural LandscapeYunotsu Night Kagura Dance

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