[2025 Uji Attraction] Travel Guide for Byodo-in Omotesando (Updated Mar)

Uji Byodoin Located in Uji, Kyoto, it is a world cultural heritage. In 1052 AD, at the beginning of the Dharma Ending Period in Japan, Pure Land belief became popular. Fujiwara no Yorimichi converted his villa into a Buddhist temple and established Amida Hall, now Phoenix Hall, the following year. The remains of the Heian period are reflected in the A-shaped pond in front of the hall, just like the engraving on the front of the ten-yen bill, which still shines brightly under the sunlight. In a chaotic era, people once believed "Believe in Amitabha Buddha and pray for rebirth in paradise" There are many teahouses along Omotesando. The cool autumn air carries a hint of chill. Why not go in and sip a cup of hot tea to savor the tranquility and elegance of the tea ceremony? #japan #travel #culture #kyoto #uji #worldheritage #byodoin #heianperiod #amitabha #coin #matcha #京都 #宇治 #宇治観光 #古都京都の文化產 #世界文化文物 #平定院凤凰堂 #抹茶 Address: 116 Ujirenga, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture Features: Japanese ten-yen stamp, a national treasure of the Pure Land Buddhism, and a phoenix statue representing the Japanese spirit Rating: 5⭐️ Instagram @way_miles_away

#japantrip #travel #thingstodo #kyoto #japan #shopping #matcha #uji If you love matcha and Japanese craftsmanship, shopping in Uji’s main district is an experience you won’t want to miss. As the birthplace of Japan’s finest green tea, the area is lined with historic teahouses and specialty shops, offering everything from freshly ground matcha to handmade ceramics and traditional sweets. Walking along Byodo-in Omotesando Street, I couldn’t resist trying a matcha-flavored soft serve while browsing beautifully packaged teas—perfect as gifts or souvenirs. Just a short train ride from Kyoto, Uji’s charming shopping streets are a tea lover’s paradise and a perfect stop for anyone looking to bring home a taste of Japan!

Uji is very beautiful and gives people a very clean feeling. The air seems to be filled with the scent of matcha, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. You can enjoy the scenery while drinking matcha by the Uji River, see the cover of the Japanese yen at Byodoin Temple, and go to the big shrine to pray for amulets and get stamps. The pine trees pruned in many residential areas are particularly beautiful. In short, Uji is very suitable for city walking, and you can walk around without making a guide #2024TravelReview #UjiTravel

Uji City is one of the must-visit places when traveling to Kyoto. It only takes 20-30 minutes to get from Kyoto to Uji, making transportation very convenient. 🚇🚞🚕🚌🚘 One of the most iconic landmarks in Uji is the World Heritage Site Byodo-in Temple. Visitors to Uji will definitely visit Byodo-in, and the most popular photo spot is undoubtedly the Phoenix Hall. On a sunny day, the reflection of the Phoenix Hall in the pond is incredibly beautiful, and tourists flock here to take pictures. Did you know? The relief on the back of the 10 yen coin is actually the Phoenix Hall! ⛩️🇯🇵🏯 Right outside Byodo-in is Omotesando, a shopping street where you can taste famous matcha, enjoy matcha ice cream, and buy Uji-exclusive souvenirs. At the end of the street is Uji Bridge, which spans the Uji River and is another must-visit photo spot. 👍🏼💯📷 Personally, I think planning a half-day or one-day trip to Uji is definitely a great choice when traveling to Kyoto. 🍵😍

I'm bored of walking in Osaka and I don't want to go shopping every day😬 Then you must come to Uji, which is very close to Osaka It is not a very mainstream attraction🤪 much less crowded than Kyoto But I think it has a unique flavor and is also very good to walk!! ️ Whether traveling by car or taking JR, it's still very convenient🥹 This time we will start a self-drive trip from Osaka🙈 The whole process was only a medium🤓 so it arrived very quickly If you take JR, just take it to Uji Station🙋🏻‍♀️ The most famous attraction in Uji will definitely be Byodo-in 😆 nearby there are also Uji Kami Shrine, Uji River, etc. can go 🙆🏻 ♀️ If you are interested in food ☺️ then the other-in-house Omotesando shopping street in front of Uji Equality Inn is right 😬 Many will have matcha meals, ice cream and tea leaves🤩 You can feel the unique charm of Uji while tasting the delicious food🥹 The must-try delicacies in Uji are Uji tea and matcha desserts🍮 Not having a Uji tea is like never having a Uji🙈 And in Omotesando there are already quite a few matcha dessert shops in Uji and authentic Laozi who sells tea 😆 Another special Uji is that it nearby restaurants will have a variety of matcha meals 🙆🏻 ♀️ such as soba noodles, octopus rolls, etc. 😂 interested in trying to try can try If you want to go to some less crowded attractions😬 then Uji is a good place☺️ #Osaka itinerary #japan travel guide #japan attractions #foodphotography #foodguide #trip #relaxation #japantravel #familyholidaygoodplaces #parentkol #travelinspiration #travelcoolexperiences