Uji

Uji is a small city situated between Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan's most famous historical and cultural centers. The city sits on the Uji River that the romantic riverside district the picturesque town of Uji is a prime setting in the 11th-century literary masterpiece The Tale of Genji. Go without saying, this town famous for tea, tea ceremony, the tea fields, tea shops and sacred sites make this town a popular day-trip destination from Kyoto.

Byodoin

Built near the end of the Heian Era,this temple houses a Buddha statue and other images,and is surrounded by a beautiful garden.The temple is registered on the World Heritage List as a part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.Image of temple's Phoenix Hall is featured on the 10 yen coin.

Ujigami Shrine

Ujigami Shrine was recognized as a UWWHS in 1994 together with other shrines and temples. The main hall is built in the nagare-zukuri architectural style: a curved asymmetrical roof extends out more on the side of the main entrance than on the opposite side to provide shelter for worshipers.

The Tale of Genji Museum

It displays the world of the early 11th century Japanese classic novel The Tale of Genji with projected images, models, and exhibitions. The culture of the Imperial Court of the Heian period, the aristocrats' costumes, and the furnishings of their residences are shown.

Uji River

The Uji River ( Ujigawa) flows through town, dividing Uji into two parts. Its prominent position shapes the beautiful landscape of the town and provides opportunities for repose and recreation. Most of the city's attractions are within short walks from the river.

byodoin omotesando street

Byodoin Omotesando at Uji was famous for green tea. There were many tea houses along the street and visitors would not miss their chance to have tea tasting here.

Ujibashi Bridge

Uji Bridge is thought to have been originally built sometime in the 7th century and is counted among the oldest bridges in Japan. A small protrusion off one side of the bridge known as san-no-ma offers great views.

Nakanoshima Rose Garden

The Nakanoshima Park is the first public park opened by Osaka in 1891, after its foundation as a city. It is located in Kita ward, on the Nakanoshima sandbank, lying between Dōjima and Tosabori Rivers.

Mimurotoji Temple

Mimurotoji is a temple in the northern hills of Uji City, founded about 1200 years ago. It is also known as the "flower temple", as its wide temple grounds offer large gardens of some varieties of seasonal flowers.

Uji City Botanical Park

The biggest 3D flower bed in Japan. Inside is a rolling plain where visitors can walk around and enjoy different sections that are each dedicated to each season;autumn leaves in the Autumn Zone, flowers and seasonal flowers in the Spring Zone, and Oguraike-originated flowers in the Summer Zone.

Statue of Murasaki Shikibu

To honour Uji's role in the novel “The Tale of Genji”, the city is marked by statues and plaques that indicate locations where the novel's events occurred.