[2025 Uji ] Travel Guide for JR Uji-Ekimae Tourist Information Center (Updated May)

When dusk permeates the land of matcha, Uji JR Station becomes a poem kissed by the sunset - the rails meander into golden strings, the trams draped in gilded gauze shuttle through the clouds, and even the air is soaked in the gentleness of the Uji River. 🕔17:30 The first appearance of the orange sea The sake can mailbox in the square in front of the station is coated with a tangerine outline, and the warm yellow lanterns of the "Tsujiri" tea shop across the street are lit up one after another, like stars scattered beside the railway tracks. At around 17:45, the setting sun cast a golden glow on the surface of the Uji River, and the entire tram track turned into a flowing river of stars. 🌇18:00 Golden Hour to Become a God •Train through the clouds: The train arrived at 18:15 on time and cut through the pink and purple sky. The window glass refracted the sunset into flowing amber. When taking pictures, remember to use a 0.5x wide-angle lens to capture the extension of the rails. • Railroad light and shadow: Low-angle shooting can make the sunset cast a diamond-like light spot between the tracks, and the backlit portrait comes with a hair-rimmed filter • Reflection of Uji Bridge: Walk along the riverside trail for 8 minutes. At 18:30, the bridge hole will frame the entire orange sea. The long exposure turns the water surface into a silky canvas. 📸19:00 Blues Moment Easter Egg • The overpass in front of the station is a great place for backlit portraits. Ask your bestie to stand at the elevator entrance, and you stand on the opposite steps to take a bird’s-eye view. The light from her hair and the sunset are in the same frame. • The second-floor terrace of "Matcha Republic" has a beautiful camera position, where you can take a magical picture of the tram and Phoenix Hall in the same frame When the last tram disappeared into the twilight, the lanterns in front of the station gradually lit up into a river of stars. Take a bite of the warm matcha daifuku at this moment, and you will understand why even Murasaki Shikibu left the final chapter of "The Tale of Genji" in Uji - here is the most gentle sunset in Kyoto. #AprilGoodDestinations2025

It provides essential information for sightseeing in Uji, such as accommodations, restaurants, events, and local specialties. Discount coupons are also available. Maps are available in both Japanese and English, making it convenient for walking around the town. I used the map in front of JR Uji Station, but maps are also available at the Uji City Tourist Center, in front of Keihan Uji Station, and Kintetsu Okubo Station, so please make use of them. Uji, the town associated with The Tale of Genji and Murasaki Shikibu, has many sights to see, including scenic views, historical buildings, and World Heritage sites, so it is recommended for sightseeing in Kyoto. [Name] JR Uji Station Tourist Information Center [Location] JR Uji Station Civic Communication Plaza, 5-9 Uji Satojiri, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture [Opening hours] 09:00-17:00 (subject to change during the New Year holidays, etc.) Visit date: May 2024 #Kinki Tourism #Kyoto #Kyoto Tourism #Uji #Murasaki Shikibu #The Tale of Genji #Byodoin Temple #Byodoin Temple Phoenix Hall #Shrine #Uji Shrine #Ujikami Shrine

The Uji City Tourist Information Center in front of JR Uji Station sells tourist maps that are convenient for sightseeing in Uji, as well as souvenirs from Uji. The 2024 taiga drama is set in Uji, so brochures about places related to the story are also available. It is also the setting for the popular anime "Sound! Euphonium." Name of facility: JR Uji Station Tourist Information Center Address: 5-9 Uji Satojiri, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture (Yumeria Uji 1st floor) Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (subject to change during the New Year holidays, etc.) Access: Right next to JR Uji Station #domestictravel #japan #solotravel #girlstrip #coupletrip #Kyoto #Kyotosightseeing #Kyototrip #historicsites #triptoexperiencehistoryandculture #sakura2024