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🦌🍵 Kyoto Suburb Travel Course (Nara → Uji)

#TravelItinerary 🦌🍵 Kyoto Suburb Travel Itinerary (Nara → Uji) 1️⃣ Nara Park & ​​Todaiji Temple (Nara) • Highlights: Interact with freely roaming deer. • Great for taking photos while feeding them deer senbei. • Todaiji Temple is the world's largest wooden structure and boasts the magnificent Great Buddha. 📍 From Kyoto, take the JR Nara Line to Nara Station (approximately 45 minutes) ⸻ 2️⃣ Uji (Uji) • A tea town located between Kyoto and Nara. • From Nara, take the JR Nara Line to Uji Station in approximately 30-40 minutes. 📍 Key Attractions • Uji River Walk: A relaxing course with bridges and river views. • Byodoin Temple (平等院): Famous for the "Phoenix Hall" engraved on the back of the 10 yen coin. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. • Uji Chadori (Cha Street): Enjoy matcha soft serve ice cream, matcha powder-dusted dango (rice cakes), and a traditional teahouse experience. ⸻ 3️⃣ Return to Kyoto City • Take the JR Nara Line from Uji to Kyoto Station (approximately 20 minutes). • End the evening at an izakaya or ramen restaurant near Kyoto Station. ⸻ 🚆 Trip Summary • Kyoto Station → (JR Nara Line, 45 minutes) → Nara → (JR Nara Line, 35 minutes) → Uji → (JR Nara Line, 20 minutes) → Kyoto Station ⸻ 🍴 Recommended Foods • Nara: Kakunoi (柿の葉寿司) – Fermented sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves. • Uji: Matcha Soba, Matcha Tiramisu, Matcha Parfait ⸻ ✅ This course is perfect for departing Kyoto early in the morning → Nara in the morning → Uji in the afternoon → returning to Kyoto in the evening.
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Posted: Sep 15, 2025
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Exploring Uji: Zen vibes, epic matcha, and iconic temple views await 🌞🧘♂️ Uji might be lowkey, but it's the OG spot for top-grade Uji matcha, and home to the legendary Byodo-in Temple – yep, the one you see on the 10 yen coin! Top Spots to Visit in Uji: 1. Byodo-in Temple (Renge-116 Uji, Kyoto Prefecture 611-0021, Japan, open daily 08:45-17:30): This UNESCO World Heritage Buddhist temple is straight-out stunning – especially when the traditional Phoenix Hall reflects off the tranquil pond under a blue sky. For a cool travel flex, check your Japanese coins… you’ll spot this exact building on the 10 yen! 2. Uji Matcha Museum & Shops: Dive into Uji’s matcha heritage at one of the local matcha museums. Sample freshly whisked matcha, grab premium powder as a souvenir, and maybe try matcha soft serve. Pro tip: Uji matcha tastes most epic when paired with wagashi (Japanese sweets)! Efficiency tips: Hit Byodo-in early to enjoy peaceful vibes and snag prime photo ops without crowds. The temple is right in the center — easy to pair with nearby matcha cafes and stores, all walkable from Uji station. Getting around: From Kyoto Station, hop on the JR Nara Line for a quick 20-min ride to Uji. Everything’s walkable once you’re there! Food rec: Don’t leave Uji without trying matcha soba or matcha parfait at a local teahouse. Some shops do tasting sets — treat yourself! Weather tip: Uji gets warm and sunny in spring/summer. Hats, sunscreen, and refillable water bottles are musts. #UjiMatcha #KyotoDayTrip #JapanTravel #ByodoinTemple #MatchaLovers

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