[Kyoto ]Recommended sightseeing spots in the Uji area and a good Uji green tea store.
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2021-07-19 Management office
From Byodoin Temple, a famous national treasure, to other great Instagram-worthy spots, we have gathered together a list of spots that you should not miss in the Uji area, as well as Uji matcha sweets stores that you should not miss when visiting Kyoto. We have also gathered a variety of Uji matcha sweets shops that you should not miss when you come to Kyoto.
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Equality House
Byodoin is home to the famous Phoenix Hall, which is used on the back of the 10-yen coin, and is located in the Aji Pond, which makes the Phoenix Hall appear to float.
The back of the 10,000-yen bill also features a phoenix image (zuidori) on top of a phoenix statue. And the temple bell was also used on an old postage stamp. Byodoin has a jodo style garden and a museum where visitors can see important cultural properties.
Depending on the weather, the view may look like this!
The sky is reflected on the surface of the water, so depending on the weather and angle, it looks like a painting.
The Phoenix Hall and the temple bell are national treasures and are representative of Japan's cultural assets. The Fan-no-shiba is also said to be the place where Minamoto no Yorimasa committed suicide, and you can actually see it.
Please take your time to visit Byodoin, which has many sights to see.
"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Byodoin
Address: 116, Uji-Renka, Uji, Kyoto, 611-0021, Japan
Phone number: 0774-21-2861
Business hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Budget: Adults 600 yen/Junior high school and high school students 400 yen/Children 300 yen (Houou-do interior admission fee 300 yen)
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Byodoin, one of Japan's most famous cultural properties, is a World Heritage Site and a treasure house of Heian-period culture.
URL： https://www.byodoin.or.jp/
Uji City Tale of Genji Museum
The Uji City Tale of Genji Museum, which aims to have visitors learn about the culture of the Heian period while having fun, uses models and videos to make the museum easy to understand.
Fans of the Tale of Genji will be very satisfied, and even those who are not fans of the Tale of Genji will be able to enjoy it as well.
Japan's only museum dedicated to the Tale of Genji
The exhibition introduces the culture of the time, including a model of the Rokujoin Temple, an ox carriage, twelve-layered kimono, and other objects inseparable from The Tale of Genji, as well as aristocratic games such as shell-playing and yagoroku (a Japanese board game played with shells).
In addition, the Tale of Genji is reproduced in VG and introduced on panels in the Tale Room, making it easy to understand. The museum also has a library on the Tale of Genji, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the culture of the Heian period.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Uji City Tale of Genji Museum
Address: 45-26 Ujihigashiuchi, Uji-shi, Kyoto 611-0021
Phone number: 0774-39-9300
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Monday
Budget: Adults 600 yen / Up to junior high school students 300 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: The only museum in Japan dedicated to The Tale of Genji. Visitors can immerse themselves in the Tale of Genji.
URL： https://www.city.uji.kyoto.jp/soshiki/33/
Shoujuin Temple
Shojuin became famous for its heart-shaped inome window, which is said to be a window that brings happiness. The inome window offers just a beautiful view of the garden, and the scenery changes with the seasons.
In summer, Shojuin holds a wind-bell festival, where visitors can try their hand at painting wind-bells.
Other courses are offered from time to time, including yoga, bead making, and sutra copying experiences.
160 stunning ceiling paintings
Of course, the official view is to lie down.
You will see beautiful ceiling paintings that you will want to look at forever, and feel relaxed as you listen to the birdsong and wind coming from the garden. Tea and sweets are served at Shojuin. That is also a bit of a nice service.
"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Shojuin
Address: 〒610-0211 149 Okuyamada River, Ujidahara-cho, Suki-gun, Kyoto Prefecture
Phone number: 0774-88-3601
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Budget: 400 yen (with tea and snacks)
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The temple is famous for its heart-shaped inome window. It is also famous for its ceiling paintings and wind-bell festival, and offers a variety of experiences.
URL： http://shoujuin.boo.jp/
Manpukuji Temple
Mampuku-ji Temple, the main temple of the Ōbaku school of Zen Buddhism, is a little different from Japanese temples because of its Chinese Ming Dynasty style, which was introduced by the Chinese monk Zenji Ogen. It is said that the fish-shaped wooden fish at Mampuku-ji Temple is the origin of the wooden fish placed in Japan. This fish-shaped wooden fish is a whopping 2 meters long and still tells the time to this day.
There is also a large seated statue of Maitreya Bodhisattva, which is the Japanese equivalent of Hotei-san. Please come and share the blessings with us.
Fucha cuisine is also available with reservation.
Fucha Ryori, a vegetarian meal introduced from China, is served three mornings in advance. 3,000 yen and 5,000 yen courses are available; the 5,000 yen course is recommended. Not only does it include the food, but it also comes with a copy of the sutra paper, a red seal, and just the right set for touring around Mampukuji Temple.
It is also famous for its many lotus flowers, which are at their best from June to July. Visitors are also able to experience Zen practice, so if you are interested, please join us.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Manpukuji Temple
Address: 〒611-0011 Kyoto, Uji City, Gokaisho Sanban 34
Phone number: 0774-32-3900
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Budget: Adults 500 yen / High school and university students 500 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This temple has a strong Chinese color among Kyoto temples. Fucha cuisine and Zen training experiences are also available.
URL： https://www.obakusan.or.jp/
Kyuemon Ito Head Office Tea House
It is a long-established shop where you can enjoy Japanese desserts made with plenty of freshly ground Uji green tea.
The most popular dish to eat at the restaurant is the specially selected Ito Kuemon parfait. The matcha sweets plate is an assortment of many kinds of small desserts and is very popular among women. Anmitsu and Zenzai are also available. Uji green tea soba noodles are also available for lunch.
Popular ice cream bars are also cute.
Uji Maccha Nama Dorayaki, Uji Maccha Nama Chocolate Tart, and Strawberry Maccha Dakko are available as souvenirs, but the ice cream bar is the best choice at the moment. All of them are cute and delicious.
You can also experience matcha (powdered green tea) and try tasting Uji matcha, so please enjoy the tea as well. Of course, you can also buy some to take home.
"Facility Information "
Name: Kyuemon Ito Honten Sabo (Ito Kyuemon Honten Sabo)
Address: 〒611-0013 19-3 Arabe Maki, Minato, Uji-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 0774-23-3955
Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (subject to change depending on conditions)
Budget: 1,000-1,999 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: You can enjoy a number of sweets made from stone ground mainly from Uji, Kyoto, which is famous for its high quality tea.
URL： https://www.itohkyuemon.co.jp/corporate/shop/uji/
Tsuji Rihei Honten Uji Honten Saryo
The opulent old house, which is over 100 years old, was renovated from its former use as a tea factory.
A lineup of carefully selected sweets. There are many varieties of sweets such as super rich matcha green tea, Uji green tea puff pastry, green tea zenzai, Japanese chestnut truffles and daifuku (rice cake).
The restaurant is popular among people of all ages because it offers a relaxing atmosphere in a calm, modern Japanese-style space.
Seasonal Mont Blanc is very popular!
It is a collaboration of fragrant green tea and chestnuts. Of course, the taste is super rich, yet the aftertaste is refreshing.
There are also dorayaki, Uji matcha green tea raw chocolate, sponge cake, etc. for souvenirs, but the most popular souvenir is Uji matcha crunch with tencha green tea "Chanomichi "which is a crunchy chocolate. Langdosha and baumkuchen are also available, making it hard to choose one!
"Store Information "
Name: Tsuji Rihee Honten Uji Honten Saryo
Address: 〒611-0021 41 Ujiwakamori, Uji-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 0774-29-9021
Business hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Tuesday
Budget: 1,000-1,999 yen
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and Facilities: The best Uji green tea sweets are served in a renovated 100-year-old former factory with a rich atmosphere.
URL： http://www.tsujirihei.co.jp/
GOCHIO coffee
You can easily enjoy authentic matcha green tea in a modern café operated by Chazen Shimizuya.
Of course, there are lots of sweets. While many stores are austere, the open atmosphere makes it easy to enter.
There are also pastas and omelettes to enjoy for lunch, so you can have a sweet treat from lunch!
Matcha green tea crepe!
With matcha on top of the article, cream, ice cream, and sauce, the matcha-filled crepe is a delicious treat for matcha lovers.
French toast is also available in matcha flavor! If you like matcha, try it once.
Matcha lattes and other drinks are available for takeout, so you can enjoy them while walking.
"Store Information "
Name: GOCHIO cafe
Address: 1-63 Uji, Uji, Kyoto, 611-0021, Japan
Phone number: 0774-25-3335
Hours of operation: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Weekends and holidays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Closed: Thursday
Budget: ~999 yen
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space and Facilities: Authentic rich matcha green tea sweets are available at the cafe run by the tea garden Shimizuya.
URL： https://gochio.kyoto.jp/summary
Uji City is an easy-to-reach tourist destination because it is next to Kyoto City.
Sightseeing spots are also grouped together, making it an easy place to visit. When sightseeing Byodoin, it is fun to take a 10-yen coin and a 10,000-yen bill and compare them.
After all, there are many Uji matcha stores. Please enjoy drinking and eating Uji matcha tea in its authentic setting, and buy some as souvenirs to take home.
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