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

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

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🌟

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

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! 🐇⛩️🌸

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.