Uji
Top Places to Visit
Ujigami Shrine
Ujigami Shrine, (Located just to the left of Uji Shrine). This modest little shrine is a registered World Heritage Site. It's said to be the oldest Shinto ...
Uji Shrine
Uji Shrine. This shrine is located right next to Ujigami Shrine, this shrine was built to consul the soul of Prince Uji no Wakiiratsuko, who committed suicide ...
Mimurotoji Temple
Mimurotoji Temple, [5]. One of the settings of the Tale of Genji, as well as the 10th temple along the Saigoku 33 Kannon Temple Pilgrimage Route. This temple ... more
Byodoin Temple
Byōdō-in (平等院) is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.[1] It is jointly a temple of the Jōdo-shū (Pure Land) and Tendai-shū sects.[...
Top Places to Eat
Rengecha-yo
Rengecha-yo is near the front gate of Byodo-in, near the end of Renge, Uji's main shopping street. No English is spoken by the staff, but English menus are ... more
Top Activity Places
Mt. Buttoko
Mt. Buttoko, also known as Mt. Daikichi, offers a decent hike with an observatory at the top for views of the area. It's east of the river, a short distance ... more
Cormorant Fishing
Cormorant fishing can be seen on summer nights along the Uji River. Fishermen using fire, nets and trained birds make for an exciting spectacle. During fishing ... more
Kyo Pottery
Kyo pottery has been a cherished local tradition since the Muromachi period. Asashiyaki Pottery is on the east side of the river, near Kosho-ji, and Shizugawa ... more
Tea Festival
The Tea Festival takes place on the first Sunday of October. As befits a city built on tea, Uji takes its water seriously. This festival celebrates the rituals ... more
Tea Ceremony
Being the tea capital of Japan, Uji is the perfect place to try a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Operated by the municipal government, the Taiho-an Tea ... more
