"Uji - the romantic birthplace of matcha."

🌸Uji Travel Guide🌸 🚄Transportation: • From Kyoto: Take the JR Nara Line or Keihan Electric Railway to Uji Station, which takes about 20-30 minutes. • From Osaka: Take the Keihan Electric Railway or JR Kyoto Line to Uji Station, which takes about 55 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes. • From Nara: Take the JR Nara Line to Uji Station, which takes about 37 minutes. 🌿One-day itinerary recommendation🌿: • 09:30 Arrive at Keihan Chushojima Station and head to Uji. • 10:20 Take photos around the boat dock. • 10:50 Board the Jukkoku-bune and experience a boat ride on the Uji River. • 11:15 The boat ride ends, and you can stroll around nearby. • 12:10 Arrive in Uji and enjoy lunch. We recommend Irori Koya or Nakamura Tokichi Honten. • 14:30 Visit Byodoin Temple and feel the charm of this World Heritage Site. • 15:30 Stroll along Asagiri Bridge and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Uji River. • 15:45 Visit Uji Shrine and Ujigami Shrine to experience Japanese Shinto culture. • 16:30 Stroll along Uji Bridge and feel the historical atmosphere of this ancient bridge. • 17:00 Arrive at JR Uji Station and end your pleasant trip to Uji. 🍵Must-try food🍵: • Nakamura Tokichi Honten: A famous matcha shop with over 120 years of history. We recommend the bamboo parfait, which is only available at the main store. • Matcha desserts: Uji is famous for matcha, and various matcha desserts such as matcha ice cream and matcha shaved ice are a must-try. 🏞️Attraction recommendations🏞️: • Byodoin Temple: A World Heritage Site, the Phoenix Hall is its iconic building. You can view national treasures in the Hoshokan Museum. • Uji River Tower Island and Tachibana Island: You can stroll on the island, admire the 13-story stone pagoda, and experience a boat ride on the Uji River. • Uji Shrine and Ujigami Shrine: The oldest existing shrine buildings in Japan, where you can experience Japanese Shinto culture. • The Tale of Genji Museum: Learn about the deep connection between "The Tale of Genji" and Uji. • Mimurotoji Temple: Feel the tranquility and beauty of this ancient temple. 🛍️Shopping recommendations🛍️: • Byodoin Omotesando: Lined with shops selling green tea souvenirs and delicious snacks, you can experience traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. 🌸Uji travel tips🌸: • Uji's attractions and restaurants are mainly concentrated in the city center, not far from JR Uji Station or Keihan Uji Station, making it suitable for walking tours. • Uji is a city very suitable for exploring by bicycle. You can rent a bicycle to ride along the riverbank or explore the alleys and streets within the city.