Uji
City in Japan
Uji is a Japanese city south of Kyoto, known for its shrines and temples. The 10th-century Buddhist Byōdō-in Temple includes Phoenix Hall, named for the phoenix statues crowning it. Ujigami Shrine is said to be Japan’s oldest Shinto shrine. The...
Mascot: Oujichama
City Settled: March 1, 1951
First official recorded: early 5th century
Prefecture: Kyoto Prefecture
Region: Kansai
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Set in a green valley to the south of Kyoto, Uji is a beautiful city with a number of fascinating historic sites clustered on the banks of the fast-flowing Uji- ...
Feb 11, 2024 · My Uji day trip itinerary explores cultural, historical & seasonal sides of Uji from Kyoto or Osaka. Enjoy temples, matcha, old town & more!