Azerbaijan is located in the Caucasus region of Eurasia, at the crossroads of Eastern Europe and Western Asia.
Situated at the edge of Europe, Azerbaijan has been under the rule of various countries throughout history, allowing you to glimpse diverse histories across the nation—a world completely different from Japan.
Among the areas in Baku, the capital said to date back to around the 5th century, the Old City is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the name 'Walled City of Baku, Shirvanshah's Palace, and Maiden Tower.' Here, you can feel as if you've traveled back to the Middle Ages. The 'Maiden Tower' (Qiz Qalasi) is an elliptical watchtower built in the 12th century and is a spot surrounded by various legends. Other UNESCO World Heritage Sites include the 'Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape,' featuring ancient petroglyphs, and the 'Historic Centre of Sheki with the Khan's Palace,' which reflects the wealth generated by silkworm breeding and cocoon trading from the late 18th to the 19th century. In 2023, the northern region of Kinalig, where nomads have built and lived with a unique culture since the Bronze Age, was newly recognized as the 'Cultural Landscape of the Kinalig People and the Transhumance Route' as a World Heritage Site.
Experience something extraordinary in Azerbaijan, a country where diverse cultures remain—something rarely seen in Japan.
Consult with a local coordinator about anything you’re curious about, and create a truly special journey just for you.
