Uji, more than tea

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1. Kyoto - Uji by train Transportation fees (not included): about 240 JPY

   30 min

2. The Byodoin temple is architecturally based on the Buddhist movement of Jodo (Pure Land). Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple is now depicted on the back of 10JPY coins and identified as one of Japan's most recognized historical buildings. Iconic is its Phoenix Hall, named for its shape and the two phoenix statues on the roof. Admission fees (not included): about 700JPY

   45 min

3. The Uji River flows through the city. It is one of the most popular spots in Uji, as it is the protagonist of most of the events that take place annually, such as day cruises and cormorant fishing.

   20 min

4. Officially known as Byodoin Omotesando, it is the picturesque shopping street that connects Uji Station to the Byodoin Temple. This street offers total immersion through the rich tea culture and the local architecture. The walk along Byodoin Omotesando is enriched by the aroma of freshly roasted tea leaves

   20 min

5. Optional ceremony in a traditional tea house, followed by tasting of matcha green tea and a homemade mochi sweet. Admission fees (not included): about 1000JPY

   1 h

6. A shrine built to commemorate an ancient prince of the past. It is said to be one of the few ancient sanctuaries left untouched in the whole territory, and therefore preserves the atmosphere of the ancient past. The basin in the area is filled with water from a freshwater spring. The same water is used to prepare tea during ceremonies and is said to have special properties.

   35 min

7. Uji - Kyoto by train Transportation fees (not included): about 240 JPY

   30 min

Cancellazione

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima dell’inizio, con rimborso totale.

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How it compares in Kyoto

• Its from-price is 29% below the median of the 1713 experiences we list in Kyoto.
• It is longer than most of them.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kyoto

Kyoto, capitale imperiale del Giappone per oltre mille anni, è una città di templi, giardini, case di legno e tradizioni raffinate.

La città custodisce molti dei luoghi più preziosi del Giappone. Le migliaia di portali torii vermigli del Fushimi Inari Taisha salgono su una montagna boscosa, il Padiglione d'Oro del Kinkaku-ji scintilla sul suo stagno e il palco di legno del Kiyomizu-dera sporge dal pendio sopra la città. Il giardino di roccia del Ryoan-ji e i terreni muschiosi del Ginkaku-ji invitano alla contemplazione silenziosa.

Top-ranked sights in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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