The Minister can designate those of the monuments listed above that are judged to be especially important as "special historical spots, special places of natural scenery and special natural monuments" and place them under special care (Article 109, Clause 2).
さらに、その中でも特に重要なものを特別史跡、特別名勝、特別天然記念物に指定し、重点的な保護のもとにおくことができる（第109条第2項）。