10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Uji That You Shouldn't Miss

May 21, 2021 Russell Mellin

Uji (宇治市, Uji-shi) is a city on the southern outskirts of the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
Restaurants in Uji

1. Byodoin Temple

116 Uji Renge, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-21-2861 http://www.byodoin.or.jp/
Excellent
51%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,628 reviews

Byodoin Temple

Temple near Kyoto; famous statue of seated Buudha by 11th-century sculptor, Jocho.

Reviewed By suzannep34

This temple is an excellent half day's visit from Kyoto. As it's on the JR Nara line, it can be easily combined with the Fushimi Inari shrine, we stopped there on the way back from Uji and had plenty of time to see both. There are some beautiful cherry trees and wisteria in the grounds, and on a sunny day the reflections of the temple in the water must be stunning. We visited on a Saturday afternoon, and although there were crowds of tourists, the traditional tea room was quiet and the matcha green tea, served hot or chilled, is definitely worth trying! Nearby there are lots of matcha souvenir shops and more places to enjoy traditional green tea, also ice cream sprinkled with matcha powder, enjoy!!

2. Obakusan Manpuku - ji Temple

34 Gokasho Sanban-wari, Uji 611-0011 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-32-3900 http://www.obakusan.or.jp/
Excellent
50%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
7%
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4.5 based on 150 reviews

Obakusan Manpuku - ji Temple

3. Asakura Shrine

109-1 Kitanoyama Okubocho, Uji 611-0033 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-43-2432 http://城陽市観光協会.jp/html/kankou/rekisi4.html#45
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Asakura Shrine

4. Juhachi Shrine

21 Todo Shigatani, Uji 611-0013 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Juhachi Shrine

5. Hakusan Shrine

16 Shirakawa, Uji 611-0022 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
20%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
40%
Poor
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Hakusan Shrine

6. Koshoji Temple

27-1 Uji Yamada, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-21-2040 http://www.soto-kinki.net/teranavi/pickup/kousyouji.php
Excellent
20%
Good
61%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 76 reviews

Koshoji Temple

7. Ujigami Shrine

59 Uji Yamada, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-21-4634 http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/isan/ujigami.html
Excellent
24%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
26%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 356 reviews

Ujigami Shrine

Reviewed By 394stefani - Uji, Japan

Beautiful cherry trees within the shrine area: A must see during the sakura-season. Also beautifully located at the Uji-River - really worth a visit.

8. Mimurotoji Temple

21 Todo Shigatani, Uji 611-0013 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-21-2067 http://www.mimurotoji.com/
Excellent
36%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 265 reviews

Mimurotoji Temple

9. Hozo-in Temple

34_4 Sanbanwari Gokasho, Uji 611-0011 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-31-8026 http://tetsugen-zakura.com
Excellent
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Hozo-in Temple

10. Uji Shrine

1 Uji Yamada, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-21-3041 http://uji-jinja.com/
Excellent
12%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
45%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 150 reviews

Uji Shrine

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