The 7 Wonders of Japan

Cool Maps: 7 Wonders

Tokyo Tower

"Tokyo Tower..is a tower in Shiba Park, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan.. It is 332.6 m (1091 ft) tall, making it the world's highest self-supporting steel tower and the tallest man-made structure in Japan."

Hiroshima Peace Memorial

"The 6 August 1945 nuclear explosion was almost directly above the building (the hypocenter was 150 meters / 490 feet away), and it was the closest structure to withstand the explosion. The building has been preserved in the same state as immediately after the bombing, and now serves as the reminder of nuclear devastation and as a symbol of hope for world peace and elimination of all nuclear weapons."

Meiji Shrine

"Meiji Jingu..located in Tokyo, Japan near Harajuku Station is the Shinto shrine dedicated to the souls of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken. Emperor Meiji died in 1912 and Empress Shoken in 1914. After the demise of the Emperor and Empress, this shrine was constructed to venerate them. Their souls were enshrined on November 1, 1920. The original building was destroyed during World War II. The present shrine was completed in October, 1958."

Kiyomizu-dera

"Kiyomizu-dera..refers to several Buddhist temples but most commonly to Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera..in Eastern Kyoto, one of the best known sights of the city. The temple dates back to 798, but the present buildings were constructed in 1633. The temple takes its name from the waterfall within the complex, which runs off the nearby hills. Kiyomizu..literally means pure water or limpid water."

Todai-ji

"Todai-ji..(meaning the Eastern Great Temple), is a Buddhist temple complex located in the city of Nara, Japan. Its Great Buddha Hall..reputedly the largest wooden building in the world, houses a colossal bronze statue of the Buddha Vairocana, known in Japanese simply as the Daibutsu.."

Mount Fuji

"Mount Fuji's exceptionally symmetrical cone is a well-known symbol of Japan and is frequently depicted in art and photographs, as well as visited by sightseers and climbers."

Itsukushima Shrine

"The shrine dates back to the 6th century, and has been in its present form since 1168 when funds were provided by the warlord Taira no Kiyomori. The shrine's construction, consisting of pier-like structures built over the bay, is due to the holy status that the island once commanded. Commoners were historically not allowed to set foot on the island, and had to approach by boat, entering through the gate that appears to float. Beside the shrine is a noh stage."