[2025 Uji Attraction] Travel Guide for Uji Shrine (Updated Apr)

Located south of Kyoto, Uji is known as a famous producer of Japanese tea, and is a spectacular spot in spring where you can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms and historic temples and shrines! The scenery of Byodoin Temple's Phoenix Hall and the cherry blossoms along the Uji River dyed pink is a special beauty that can only be seen in spring! 🥹 This time, we will introduce 3 must-visit spots in Uji in the spring and access information🌸✨ 1️⃣ Byodoin Temple's Phoenix Hall A World Heritage Site surrounded by cherry blossoms🏯✨A representative tourist spot that you cannot miss if you go to Uji! 👀 The Phoenix Hall, familiar from the 10 yen coin, is surrounded by cherry blossoms in full bloom, which is a spectacular sight✨ 📍 Access: 10 minutes on foot from JR Uji Station or Keihan Uji Station 🎟 Admission fee: 600 yen for adults (+300 yen to visit the inside of the Phoenix Hall) 2️⃣ Uji River & Uji Bridge Take a leisurely stroll along the cherry blossom-lined river with a cup of matcha in hand! 🚶Recommended walking routes are around Uji Bridge, Tonoshima & Tachibanajima, and Asahiyama Observatory☺️ 📍 Access: 5 minutes on foot from JR Uji Station or Keihan Uji Station 3️⃣ Ujikami Shrine World Heritage Site & Power Spot! You definitely want to see the collaboration between Japan's oldest shrine architecture and cherry blossoms⛩✨ We also recommend visiting it together with Uji Shrine (next door)! 📍 Access: 10 minutes on foot from Keihan Uji Station 🎟 Free admission 🚆 Access to Uji ✅ From Kyoto Station, take the JR Nara Line to Uji Station for about 20 minutes ✅ You can also use Keihan Uji Station on the Keihan Railway (convenient for those coming from Fushimi and Osaka) ✅ Easy to visit within walking distance of the station! Uji's tourist spots are compactly located, so we recommend taking a leisurely stroll around on foot! If you're on a cherry blossom trip in Kyoto, be sure to enjoy the special spring of "tea x history x cherry blossoms" in Uji! 🌱🌸 #Seasonal places in Japan #Uji #Domestic travel #Cherry blossoms

I visited Uji Shrine, a World Heritage Site. Uji Shrine is located along the Uji River, so the road to the shrine is beautiful with the autumn leaves at their peak. It was mid-November, so it was a little early for the peak of the autumn leaves, and there were few people, so it was a comfortable trip. #KyotoSightseeing #UjiSightseeing #Uji #Kyoto #AutumnTrip #AutumnFoliage #AutumnLeafViewing #Shrine #TempleShrines #UjiShrine

I went to Ujikami Shrine, which has the world's oldest Shinto architecture⛩ The main hall was built in the late Heian period and is registered as a World Heritage Site🌏 In the precincts, one of the seven famous springs of Uji, Kirihara Water, springs out! Some of the goshuin are written in gold, so if you have a goshuin book, it's a must-see💫 It's within walking distance from the station, so if you get off at Uji Station, be sure to stop by🥰 There are few slopes, so it's also recommended for families with children🌼 #Kyoto #Amazing views #Secret summer resort #Uji #Summer trip #Amazing views #Trip with children #Japan Genki Project 2021

Uji Shrine in Uji, Kyoto is a small shrine surrounded by nature, but its charm is very deep! Many people visit it together with the nearby Ujikami Shrine, which is famous for its cute guardian deity, the "Mikaeri Usagi" (Looking Back Rabbit), who guides you there. 🐾 The grounds have a quiet and calm atmosphere. The wind blowing through the trees and the clear air are just so comfortable...! There are also many rabbit stone statues and amulets, and they are said to bring luck in love and at crossroads in life. It may be the perfect spot for those who are lost in love or career paths. ✨ After enjoying matcha sweets in the town of Uji, take a little detour to get some energy! It's a great place to take photos, and you'll want to upload it to social media📸 📍Basic information (check the website for the latest information) ✴︎Address: 1 Ujiyamada, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture ✴︎Access: 10-minute walk from JR Uji Station / 5-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station ✴︎Admission: Free to visit✨ ✴︎Opening hours: Free entry to the grounds (shrine office open from 9:00 to 17:00) Uji Shrine is a place where you can spend a peaceful time, as if guided by a rabbit. Be sure to visit during a quiet moment during your trip to Kyoto♪ #Spring0yentrip #Domestictrip #Kyototrip

This Kansai trip starts from Kyoto! This thousand-year-old capital combines history, culture and natural landscape. Every corner is full of strong Japanese style, making people linger. 📍Day 1｜Arrived in Kyoto, shopping in MALL After arriving at #Kansai Airport, go directly to #Kyoto Station, which is the transportation center of #Kyoto and there are many shopping malls and hotels around it. After putting my luggage in the hotel, I immediately went shopping at #AEONMALL next to the station. There are all kinds of drugstores, clothing, groceries, and many Japanese restaurants here, which is suitable for a leisurely stroll and preparing for the next trip. Of course, the last place we have to visit when we come to Japan is Lawson, and we must buy their tempura rice bowl, which is really the most delicious. You will regret it if you don’t eat it🤤. 📍Day 2｜Must-see attractions in Uji & Kyoto The first stop of the day is #Uji, which is famous for its matcha and historical culture. First visit the world heritage #Bidaoin and admire the elegant #Phoenix Hall. Then you can go to the shopping street next to it to taste the special matcha 🍵, especially the ice cream, which is a delicacy not to be missed. Then you will pass #Uji Bridge and go to #Uji Shrine and #Uji Kami Shrine to feel the long history of this city. We returned to Kyoto at noon and headed straight to #Fushimi Inari Taisha, walked through the spectacular #Thousand Torii Gates, and felt the unique atmosphere of the red tunnel, but be careful, there are so many mosquitoes 🦟 here. Then we went to Kyoto's most classic #Kiyomizu-dera Temple, standing on the suspended wooden stage overlooking the city view. It was so shocking that I completely forgot how many people were around me. In the evening, we came to #Gion, walked on the cobblestone streets, looked at the traditional townhouse buildings, and ate Japanese 🇯🇵 specialty food. The atmosphere was particularly charming. 📍Day 3｜Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya, experience the beauty of northern Kyoto Today we came to the northern part of Kyoto, and first went to #Amanohashidate, one of the three most scenic views in Japan. This long and narrow sandbar stretches across Miyazu Bay. The most classic way to play is to climb up to the observation deck and look at the scenery upside down. You will find that Amanohashidate is like a "dragon ascending to the sky". Then you can walk down to the sandbar and find a super beautiful beach 🏖️. Many people are also playing in the water. If you don’t want to go down, you can also borrow a bicycle 🚴 to ride on the sandbar. In the afternoon, we went to #伊根船屋 , where we could take a boat to see the houses. In fact, the highlight was feeding the seagulls. I was so engrossed in feeding the seagulls 😍 that I completely forgot to appreciate the beauty of Ine on the water. The boat houses here are all built directly on the seashore, with the bottom floor being the boathouse and the upper floor being the living space. It is a rare water fishing village landscape in Japan. You can also walk along the quiet seaside path and look at the wooden boat houses lined up along the coastline, which is a unique experience. 📍Day 4｜In-depth tour of Kyoto city Back in downtown Kyoto, we first visited two historic Buddhist temples - #東红願寺 and #西红願寺. These are two temples that give people completely different feelings. You can clearly feel the Japanese Pure Land Buddhism culture, and there are very few tourists 👍. It is super close to Kyoto Station, which is very suitable for a stroll just after leaving the hotel in the morning. Then we headed to #Kinkaku-ji, this golden temple was smaller than I had imagined, but when it was reflected on the lake, it was as beautiful as a painting. Then in the afternoon, we arrived at #岚山. First, we took the #岚山小车 to enjoy the magnificent valley scenery along the way. You can also choose to get off at the terminal and take a boat or ride a horse 🐎 back to Arashiyama Station. After getting off the bus, we will visit #Tenryuji Temple, see different temples, stroll along #Togetsukyo Bridge and #Bamboo Forest Trail, enjoy the unique tranquility of Kyoto, eat Kyoto's unique delicacies, especially the tofu skin, which is one of Kyoto's most famous delicacies ❤️, and will draw a perfect end to the trip to Kyoto. 📍Day 5｜Toji Temple & Osaka Castle We are going back to Osaka today. In the morning, we will visit #Toji Temple, which has the tallest five-story pagoda in Japan, and take a look at the ducks in the lotus pond next to it. Then we will take a bus to #大坂 to start the second half of the journey! The first thing to do when you arrive in Osaka is to drop off your luggage at the hotel, then head to #OsakaCastle, climb up the castle tower to overlook the entire city, and feel the magnificent momentum of this famous city. You can also take a cruise ship under Osaka Castle🚢. After leaving the inner city, you can also choose to take the car inside. It will take you to the subway station or bus stop, and you can also choose it to take you to the entrance of the museum.

A place filled with matcha. A quiet and cozy place full of Japanese architectural style. Beautiful trails, delicious matcha Depart from the hotel (Subway Daikokucho) ➙ Subway (Yodoyabashi) transfer to Keihan Railway ➙ Kenninji Temple ➙ Enkiri Engeibi Monument ➙ Kiyomizu Temple (eat and drink) ➙ Ninenzaka (Ninenzaka) ➙ Yasaka Tower ➙ Coquelicot Blanc/Black Swan Coffee ➙ Nishiki Market (eat and drink) ➙ Go to Uji ➙ Dorien ➙ Uji Shrine ➙ Partisan Yuji ➙ Kyoto Station ➙ Hotel (stay at Namba Minami branch) #Hotelstay1Namba South Branch (highly recommended👍👍 #Keihan Sightseeing One-Day Ticket #Osaka Subway to Keihan Railway Remember to go through the bakery to find the ticket exchange #Uji is really relaxing #Osaka, Japan #Summer travel life #Summer's eating life #Uji #Food

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🌅 **Uji River, Byodo-in Temple, Byodo-in Omotesando** 🌅 🚶♂️ Although it was a quick tour, I got to see some history and world heritage sites, and my mission was accomplished! 🌊 **Uji River** 📖 Origin: The Uji River is the main setting of the "Uji Jujo" chapter of The Tale of Genji, which depicts the love and tragedy among aristocrats. 💔 This place is not only a river, but also the "emotional battlefield" of ancient nobles, and is known as the "River of Love"! 🐉 Legends: Legend has it that there is a dragon living in the Uji River, protecting the river's tranquility. Every summer, people hold ceremonies to pray to the Dragon God for good weather and harvests. 🌧️ This dragon is not only a guardian god, but also a weather forecaster. People call him "Lord Dragon"! 🏯 **Between Temple** 📖 Origin: Byodoin Temple was built in 1052. It is a temple built by Fujiwara no Yorimichi to realize the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. The Phoenix Hall symbolizes the palace of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. 🕊️ This place is not only a temple, but also the "paradise dream" of ancient nobles, known as the "Gate of Heaven"! 🌟 Legends: Legend has it that the Phoenix Hall in Byodoin Temple glows at night, and the phoenix statue flies off the roof, patrols the Uji River, and protects the land. 🌙 This phoenix is ​​not only a statue, but also a night patrol team, known as the "Night Phoenix"! 🍵 **Byodo-in Omotesando** 📖 Legends: Legend has it that there is an old tea shop on this street. The owner is the incarnation of the tea god. Anyone who drinks his tea can gain wisdom and longevity. 🍃 Yes, that’s the cup in my hand! This tea is not only a beverage, but also a "secret recipe for wisdom and longevity". It is known as the "magic tea"! 🌟Conclusion: Uji is a unique place, it is worth a visit🌟

Uji Shrine ⛩️ 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 A shrine located near the Asagiri Bridge 🌁 on the Uji River. Further ahead, there is Ujikami Shrine, which used to be one shrine. Uji Shrine was called Shimosha or Wakamiya, and Ujikami Shrine was called Kamisha or Honmiya, but they were separated due to the separation of Shinto and Buddhism in the Meiji period. And so it is today. At Uji Shrine, there is a symbol called the "Looking Back Rabbit 🐇" 🙌 When the enshrined deity, Ujinowakiiratsuko, was lost, a rabbit appeared and looked back at him, guiding him on the way. This is based on the story of a rabbit that appeared and looked back at him, guiding him on the way. This rabbit🐇 can be seen in front of the main hall, and is featured as a goshuin (red seal) and as an ornament for fortune-telling slips😉 ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Uji Shrine ꕥAddress: Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture Ujiyamada 1 ꕥAccess: 🚉 Uji Station → 18 minutes walk ꕥVisiting hours: Free entry to the grounds ꕥPrayers: Accepted until 4pm ꕥCharms and red seals: Until 4:30pm ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #Uji trip #Uji shrine #Uji river #Uji sightseeing #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Shrine worship

Kyoto Uji. There are so many green tea related foods and desserts! Not only the food, but it's also a small town in Kyoto, so it's quiet for a tourist destination and has a Japanese atmosphere like something straight out of a comic book. Especially, that matcha shaved ice was the most delicious shaved ice I've ever had. I recommend it😆😆 #Japan #Kyoto #Matcha #MatchaRestaurant #UjiTravel

Uji City can be reached in about 30 minutes by train from Kyoto City. It is a Uji God (similar to an earth god or a local guardian deity) shrine widely believed by the locals in Uji. Because it is dedicated to the god Emperor Tsudomichiroko, the Uji Shrine located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, is a mysterious and simple atmosphere. The shrine is famous for its patron saint of rabbits. The unique culture and beautiful environment here attract many tourists and believers to come to worship. The rabbit patron saint of Uji Shrine symbolizes wit and agility and is regarded as a symbol of good luck and protection. Entering the shrine gate, you can see various statues and decorations of rabbit images. These cute rabbit images add a lot of life and interest to the shrine. Especially the "white rabbit statues" inside the shrine. It is said that touching these rabbits will bring luck and blessings. #Uji神社 #Rabbit Guardian Angel #KYOTO TRAVEL #LUCK #Natural Beauty #History and Culture #Japanese Myth #Sakura Season #Maple Leaf Season #Travel Recommendation Come to Uji Shrine, feel the blessing of the rabbit guardian angel, and enjoy this ancient divine realm full of aura! 🐇⛩️🌸

The deity worshipped here is Uji no Wakiiratsuko no Mikoto, the guardian deity of Uji. This shrine has been revered for its blessings in passing exams and achieving safe childbirth. There is a torii gate just after crossing the Asagiri Bridge from the JR side. There is an anecdote that a rabbit guided the deity when he got lost. The lanterns and the faucet for the water basin in the precincts are rabbits. If you go to Uji, please be sure to visit. [Name] Uji Shrine [Location] 1 Ujiyamada, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture [Access] About a 9-minute walk from Uji Station on the Keihan Uji Line About a 15-minute walk from Uji Station on the JR Nara Line [Visiting hours] Free entry to the precincts [Admission fee] Free Visiting date: May 2024 #Sakura2024 #Visiting #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Uji River #Uji #Historical sites #Travel to experience history and culture

The deity enshrined here is Emperor Ojin's son, Uji no Wakairoko. The name of the area around here was originally written as "Uji" meaning "rabbit road," so this shrine symbolizes the rabbit. The main hall was built in the early Kamakura period and is designated as an important cultural property of Japan. Originally, "Uji Shrine" and "Ujikami Shrine" were integrated into one shrine. They were separated in the Meiji period, but they are nearby, so please visit them together. Facility name 📍 Uji Shrine Address 📍 1 Ujiyamada, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture Visiting hours 📍 Free entry to the grounds Access 📍 ・ 9 minutes walk from Keihan "Uji Station" ・ 15 minutes walk from JR "Uji Station" #Sakura2024 #DomesticTravel #Japan #SoloTravel #GirlsTrip #CoupleTrip #Kyoto #KyotoSightseeing #KyotoTrip #Uji #TaleofGenji #HistoricalSites #TravelToExperienceHistoryAndCulture #UjiShrine

When it comes to Uji in Kyoto, people first think of matcha. Although it is known as the world-famous hometown of matcha, in fact, Uji's charm is not only matcha. ⭕The Byodo-in Temple, built in the 11th century, was named a "World Cultural Heritage" for its well-preserved architecture, paintings, crafts, and sculpture art. The most important building is the Phoenix Hall, which enshrines the Amitabha Buddha and 52 bodhisattva statues in the clouds. The design on the back of the 10 yen coin is the Phoenix Hall, while the design on the back of the 10,000 yen note is the golden bronze phoenix statue set at the north and south ends of the central hall roof. In addition, there is a museum called the "Ho-o-do Museum" that specializes in exhibiting cultural relics of the Byodo-in Temple. ⭕Every year in mid-to-late April, the wisteria flowers in the grounds of Byodoin Temple bloom. In the gentle morning breeze, the light and shadow sway, exuding a romantic early summer atmosphere. ⭕Coming out of Byodoin Temple, continue along the Uji River to reach Uji Shrine and Uji Shrine. These two shrines have cute 🐰 figures everywhere. It is said that when the prince Tadamitsu Wakairatsuko (うじのわきいらつこ), who was one of the gods, moved to Uji, he unfortunately got lost, but fortunately met a white rabbit who showed him the way. This white rabbit was regarded as a messenger sent by the gods to guide people towards the right path. It is worth mentioning that Uji Shrine is the oldest surviving shrine in Japan. ⭕Continue forward from the shrine and you will arrive at Fudesan (Daijisan). ⛰️Not very high, with an altitude of only 131 meters, it is very suitable for hiking. The surrounding environment is lush with vegetation, and from the observation deck you can overlook the entire city of Uji. 🚞Transportation: Departing from Osaka: Take the Keihan Uji Line and get off at Uji Station. Depart from Kyoto: Take the JR Nara Line and get off at Uji Station.

"Uji Shrine", located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, the ancient capital of Japan, is a shrine with a history of thousands of years. It is famous for literary classics such as "Uji Bridge" and "The Tale of Genji". In autumn, it attracts many tourists to come and worship and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Stepping into Uji Shrine is like walking into a time tunnel and returning to the old days of the Heian period. Inside the shrine, there are the red "Hyalium Gate", the blue-gray "Main Hall", and the "Kushu Wood Torii" on both sides, all of which are stunning ancient buildings. Uji Shrine becomes especially beautiful in autumn. As you step into the area, you can see red leaves swaying in the breeze, like a fairyland. In particular, "Akiba Mountain" located in the territory is the best viewing point for viewing maple leaves. Looking into the distance, you can even see the scenery of Uji city, which is a beautiful scene that cannot be described in words. If you are planning an autumn trip, Uji Shrine is definitely a place you cannot miss. Here, you can not only feel the ancient cultural heritage, but also enjoy the beautiful scenery of autumn and taste authentic food. #JapanAttractions #UjiShrine #AutumnTour #AncientCapitalofJapan #TimeTunnel #AncientCapitalKyoto #JapanTravel #ShrineTour #JapaneseCulture #AutumnBeautifulScenery