As of November 2024, a total number of around *** thousand historic sites were recorded in Japan, of which more than ** were designated to be especially valuable to Japan. Historic sites, national monuments, and scenic spots are designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT).
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Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan), & MEXT (Japan). (November 1, 2024). Number of historic sites, scenic spots, and national monuments in Japan in 2024 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 30, 2026, from /statistics/1174067/japan-number-historic-sites-scenic-spots-national-monuments/
Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan), und MEXT (Japan). "Number of historic sites, scenic spots, and national monuments in Japan in 2024." Chart. November 1, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 30, 2026. /statistics/1174067/japan-number-historic-sites-scenic-spots-national-monuments/
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Number of historic sites, scenic spots, and national monuments in Japan in 2024 [Graph], Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan), & MEXT (Japan), November 1, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1174067/japan-number-historic-sites-scenic-spots-national-monuments/
