Walking tour / Uji Area
Uji Area
(Walking tour example：JR Rlwy : Uji Station→walk 3 min→Kanbayashi memorial Hall→walk 2 min→Uji Bridge→walk 5 min→Hojoin-kyokukoji (Hashidera)→walk 5 min→Byodo - in Temple→walk 5 min→ Uji - jinja Shrine→walk 5 min→Ujigami Shrine→walk 5 min→The Asahi Pottery Gallery→walk 5 min→Koshoji temple→walk 15 min→JR Rlwy : Uji Station)
| Kanbayashi memorial Hall | The history of the Uji tea can be plainly understood. | Keihan Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 5 min JR Rlwy Uji Station -walk 3 min |
| Uji Bridge | The Uji Bridge is one of the main three ancient bridges in Japan. | Keihan Rlwy : Uji Station. JR Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 5 min |
| Hojoin-kyokukoji (Hashidera) | This temple is generally called "Hashidera" (temple of bridge). It is a defense temple of the Uji bridge. |
Keihan Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 3 min JR Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 10 min |
| Byodo-in Temple | The Amida Buddha hall is called "Ho-o-do" (Phoenix Hall). And it is pictured on back of the ￥10 coin. |
Keihan Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 10 min JR Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 10 min |
| Uji-jinja Shrine | Until the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Uji Shrine was a part of the Ujigami Shrine. | Keihan Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 10 min JR Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 15 min |
| Ujigami Shrine | The main shrine(the honden) is a National Treasure. The worship hall(the hiden) is a National Treasure. |
Keihan Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 13 min JR Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 18 min |
| The Asahi Pottery Gallery | Asahi Pottery appeared 400 years ago | Keihan Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 13 min JR Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 18 min |
| Koshoji temple | The approach to the temple is known as Kotozaka. It is famous for its colorful maples in the fall. |
Keihan Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 15 min JR Rlwy : Uji Station -walk 20 min |
Obaku & Mimuroto Area
(Walking tour example：JR Rlwy : Obaku Station→walk 5 min→Mampuku-ji Temple→walk 5 min→Keihan Rlwy : Obaku Station→Keihan Rlwy : Mimuroto Station→walk 20 min→Mimuroto-ji Temple→walk 20 min→Keihan Rlwy : Mimuroto Station)
| Mampuku-ji Temple | This temple was built in 1661 (early Edo era) by priest Ingen, an important Zen priest from China. | Keihan Rlwy : Obaku Station -walk 5 min JR Rlwy : Obaku Station -walk 5 min |
| Mimuroto-ji Temple | Precincts have the large hydrangea garden. It can enjoy a full-bloomed hydrangea in June. |
Keihan Rlwy : Mimuroto Station -walk 20 min |