Lists of National Treasures of Japan explained

Lists of National Treasures of Japan cover different types of National Treasure of Japan. They include buildings and fine arts and crafts.

Buildings and structures

• List of National Treasures of Japan (castles), for structures that are part of a castle
• List of National Treasures of Japan (miscellaneous structures), for other structures and buildings
• List of National Treasures of Japan (residences), for residential buildings and structures
• List of National Treasures of Japan (shrines), for structures that are part of a Shinto shrine
• List of National Treasures of Japan (temples), for structures that are part of a Buddhist temple

Fine Arts and Crafts

• List of National Treasures of Japan (ancient documents), for ancient documents
• List of National Treasures of Japan (archaeological materials), for archaeological finds
• List of National Treasures of Japan (crafts)
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• List of National Treasures of Japan (historical materials), for historical materials of various type
• List of National Treasures of Japan (paintings), for paintings
• List of National Treasures of Japan (sculptures), for sculptures
• List of National Treasures of Japan (writings)
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  • , for Japanese books
  • , for other written materials