Kyoto and Uji Day Trip: A Journey Through Japanese Aesthetics Across Time and Space

Today, I’m sharing a very special and interesting one-day itinerary: a Kyoto & Uji day trip. You can start from either Osaka or Kyoto, saving yourself the hassle of transportation transfers. It’s a one-stop travel experience! ♥ ★★ This itinerary is packed with rich content, covering both Kyoto and Uji. It blends ancient temple Zen vibes, historic streets, literary heritage, and matcha culture, making it a quintessential Japanese journey. Kinkaku-ji⛩️: The golden Zen temple reflected in the Mirror Pond - Kinkaku-ji Kiyomizu-dera🎎: The wooden stage overlooking Kyoto’s seasonal beauty - Kiyomizu-dera Sanneizaka & Ninenzaka🛍️: Stone-paved slopes lined with retro shops - Sanneizaka & Ninenzaka Yasaka Koshindo🐒: A wish-granting shrine adorned with colorful cloth monkeys - Yasaka Koshindo Hokan-ji🏯: The iconic five-story pagoda nestled in the streets - Hokan-ji (Yasaka Pagoda) Uji Bridge🌉: Japan’s oldest stone bridge spanning the Uji River - Uji Bridge Byodo-in🦋: The Phoenix Hall, a national treasure featured on Japanese yen coins - Byodo-in Murasaki Shikibu Statue📖: A statue of the "Tale of Genji" author standing by the river - Murasaki Shikibu Statue Byodo-in Omotesando🍵: A fragrant old street filled with Uji matcha sweets - Byodo-in Omotesando Uji Park🌸: A riverside cherry blossom viewing spot with matcha boat experiences and stunning scenery! - Uji Park If you’re interested in the Kyoto and Uji trip, check out the route below ♥