5 Historic Sites in Uji That You Shouldn't Miss

May 22, 2021 Misti Hsu

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/
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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. Uji no Wakiiratsuko Uji no Haka

36-11 Maruyama Todo, Uji 611-0013 Kyoto Prefecture
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3.5 based on 4 reviews

Uji no Wakiiratsuko Uji no Haka

3. The Tomb of Kayano Toyotoshi

38-28 Maruyama Todo, Uji 611-0013 Kyoto Prefecture
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The Tomb of Kayano Toyotoshi

4. Ukifunemiyaato Ishibumi

Todo Maruyama, Uji 611-0013 Kyoto Prefecture
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Ukifunemiyaato Ishibumi

5. Ryumei

Nishiura Gokasho, Uji 611-0011 Kyoto Prefecture
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