How many of the
top 10 Wonders of Japan
do you know?

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these questions about
the top 10 Wonders of Japan

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Golden Pavilion

Who burned it down in 1950?

Kamakura Buddha

Why is it Japan's leading Buddha statue?

Nikko shrines & temples

What is its most famous structure?

Mount Fuji

Is it easy or hard to climb?

Himeji Castle

What parts are closed for renovations?

Todai-ji Temple

Why is its Buddha statue remarkable?

Sanjusangen Hall

Why are its 1000 Buddha statues famous?

Fushimi-Inari Shrine

Does it have 10,000 torii gates?

Kasuga Grand Shrine

Why is it famous for lanterns?

Tokyo Fish Market

Is it the world's largest fish market?

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Runners up

Each is a Wonder of Japan and a bronze medal winner.

Asakusa Kannon Temple

What are its top 3 attractions?

Byodo-in Temple

How does it differ from its replica in Hawaii?

Chion-in Temple

Why is its bell special?

Horyuji Temple

What major city is it near?

Kiyomizu Temple

When is the best time to come?

Kyoto National Museum

What art categories does it cover?

Nijo Castle

What are its "nightingale floors"?

Nishi & Higash Hongan Temples

How do the two differ?

Osaka Castle

Is it Japan's best castle?

Ryoan-ji Rock Garden

Why can't you see all rocks simultaneously?

Tokyo National Museum

Is it Japan's oldest and biggest museum?

Ushiku Amida Buddha

It it Japan's tallest statue?

Yakushi-ji Temple

What are its top structures?

World's Top 100 Wonders

World's Top 1000 Wonders

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