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  • Byodoin
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    4.5
    1647 Reviews
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    Kyoto Ujishi Uji Renge 116
    A Buddhist temple located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture that was founded in 1052 when Fujiwara no Michinaga, the father of Fujiwara no Yorimichi, turned a villa he had inherited into a temple. Due to the pessimism of the time which believed the world was coming to an end, Pure Land Buddhism grew in popularity, and the temple’s hall was designed to recreate the Western Paradise, a key aspect of the faith. The luxurious hall enshrines a seated figure of Amitabha created by the Buddhist sculptor Jocho. Most of the original temple excluding the main hall, Kannon hall, and bell tower were destroyed by fire. In the Byodoin Museum Hoshokan, however, visitors can view a Chinese Phoenix depicted on the ceiling and temple bell (National Treasures) as well as 26 of the 52 floating bodhisattva figures suspended from the ceiling of the main hall.

    I visited Byodoin Jinja early April 2023. While the cherry blossoms had bloomed early here in UJi a fair amount were still at close to full bloom. In addition there was lovely blooming lavender on...

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  • Mimurotoji Temple
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    4.0
    267 Reviews
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    Kyoto Ujishi Todou Shigatani 21
    A Buddhist temple located in Uji, Kyoto and the 10th station on the Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage. Said to have been founded in 770, legend has it that the temple’s principal object of worship, a figure of the thousand armed Kannon, emerged from the rocky pool deep in the temple grounds. The 16,000 square meter garden blossoms with seasonal flowers and is famed for its 20 thousand azaleas of various types in spring and 10 thousand French hydrangeas of 50 varieties in early summer. The fall foliage in autumn is also beautiful and the temple is so famous for this site it has become a byword for the autumn colors locally.

    I visited the Mimurotoji and its gardens under the suggestion of a Japanese friend. The view that met us shortly after the entrance was nothing short of spectacular! Tucked away from the usual...

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  • Ujigami-jinja Shrine
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    4.0
    366 Reviews
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    Kyoto Ujishi Uji Yamada 59
    The main shrine building of this Shinto shrine is believed to be Japan’s oldest example of shrine architecture and is dedicated to Prince Uji no Wakiiratsuko, Emperor Ojin, and Emperor Nintoku. The main shrine building, a National Treasure, is thatched with hinoki bark and is flanked on either side by inner shrines. All three buildings are built in the same nagare-zukuri architectural style. The front shrine standing in front of the main shrine building, a National Treasure, is built with hinoki cypress felled in the early Heian period and is a rare example of the ancient shinden-zukuri architectural style. In 1994, the entire grounds of the shrine were registered as part of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto” World Heritage listing.

    Beautiful cherry trees within the shrine area:A must see during the sakura-season. Also beautifully located at the Uji-River - really worth a visit.

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  • Byodoin Museum Hoshokan
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    4.5
    234 Reviews
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    Kyoto Uji-shi Uji Renge 116 (Byodoin Keidai)
    This museum was opened in 2001 to preserve the collection from the former treasure house, which had deteriorated. The garden is designated as a famous historic landmark, and the building exterior is designed to blend perfectly with it, with special features like using natural lighting in the interior. In addition to being a registered National and Uji City Important Cultural Asset, it also displays a collection of Heian period onigawara gargoyle roof tiles excavated from archaeological sites.

    A visit to the museum comes with the entrance price when visiting Byodoin Temple. I found the museum to be a great addition! The museum was pretty large with a lot of great artifacts and information...

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  • Uji City The Tale of Genji Museum
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    4.0
    146 Reviews
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    Kyoto Ujishi Uji Higashiuchi 45-26
    This museum located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture collects and displays materials pertaining to the Genji Monogatari (Tale of Genji), the full-length novel by Murasaki Shikibu. Inside, it is divided into video exhibition rooms including the Heian-no-Ma which introduces the world of the Genji Monogatari and the life of Japanese nobles with models and video, and the Uji-no-Ma, which takes the theme of Uji Jujo (The 10 Quires of Uji) in the third part of the Genji Monogatari, which was set in Uji. There are also a teahouse offering Japanese sweets and a shop selling merchandise related to the Genji Monogatari.

    This attractive modern museum reveals the ancient and elegant world of the Heian period of Japan through interactive displays, full screen sets and models. The focus? Just one:The Tale of Genji...

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  • Uji-jinja Shrine
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    3.5
    157 Reviews
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    This Shinto shrine is dedicated to Ujinowaki Iratsuko-no-Mikoto, son of Emperor Ojin. The enshrined deity had made this land his home when, according to the legend, he got lost on the way to Uji from Kawachi province. A divine messenger in the form of a rabbit called a “Mikaeri Usagi” (turning back rabbit) guided him back by hopping along a little way and then looking back as if to say, “Follow me,” before hopping on a little further. As such the omikuji fortunes are contained in cute little ceramic rabbits.

    Not worth a visit although its on route to the Genji museum and Ujigami shrine. However the Ujigami shrine is also not worth it. Havent visited the museum though. Its free so no loss except your...

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  • Koshoji Temple
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    4.0
    80 Reviews
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    Kyoto Ujishi Uji Yamada 27-1
    Koshoji is a temple located in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture. It was the first temple of the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism built in Japan, founded by Dogen as Kosho Horinji Temple. Its principle image is that of Sakyamuni and two bodhisattvas. The path to this temple is famous for its tree buds and cherry blossoms in the spring and for its colorful leaves in the fall. Among its religious offerings are meditation retreats on the first and third Mondays of the month and sampler sessions of zazen that are open to the public.

    This is a big temple with nice and serene temple grounds in the city but surprisingly is not as crowded as other temples and also very few foreign visitors. We passed by this temple after visiting...

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  • Agata Shrine
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    3.5
    39 Reviews
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    Kyoto Uji-shi Uji Renge 72
    "This shrine to Konohanasakuya-hime is located south of Byodoin Temple. It is said to grant prayers for marriage and safe childbirth. Its unique annual festival, which sees many visitors each year, is often called ""anya no kisai"" because it starts in the dark of night at midnight every June 5th with all the lights in the surrounding area extinguished."

    Agata Shrine is a guardian shrine of Byodoin, and actually it is not far from Byodoin. But as its location is not in the course of touristic itinerary, not many tourists come to visit it. If you are...

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  • Obaku-san Manpuku-ji Temple
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    4.5
    9 Reviews
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    Kyoto Ujishi Gokashou Sambanwari 34
    The ManpukujiTemple was erected by the Zen master Ingen in 1661. Its temple construction style and culture are all from the Chinese Ming dynasty. It is well known for the fact that visitors can enjoy Fusa cuisine, the vegetarian cuisine that the master imported from China. Here one can taste of the 310 year old simple yet profound Zen flavor. Reservations must be made in the moriningthreedays prior to your visit.

    ここは禅宗の中の一派、黄檗宗大本山の巨大寺院です。寺院としての歴史は宗派の関係もあり創建後、間もないとも云える江戸時代初期の創建、寺社の歴史では、特に１０００年の都の京都ではまだまだ新参者みたいなものです。古都では１０００年を経過しないと古寺とか古社とは言いませんので。創建は隠元禅師と云う中国から渡来の僧。境内もどことなく唐風。ここは七福神のうちの布袋尊が祀られている。このお堂だけではなく、ここは...

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  • Uji Kanbayashi Memorial Hall
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    3.5
    21 Reviews
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    Kyoto Uji-shi Uji Myouraku 38
    This museum is dedicated to the Kanbayashi Shunsho lineage of tea wholesalers that has continued for 14 generations since the Eiroku period (1558 to 1570). During the Edo period, the Kanbayashi family was the purveyors of tea for clientele that included the shogunate and the imperial court. The museum exhibits historical artifacts passed down in the Kanbayashi family for generations including tea ceremony utensils and letters sent to the family by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Visitors can learn about the history of Uji tea.

    お茶の町、宇治にある茶舗の記念館。歴史のある門構えにひかれて入ってみたが、展示自体はごく一般的なものだった。宇治には平等院や源氏物語ミュージアムもあるので、時間がなければパスしてもいいと思う。

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  • Hoo-do (Phoenix Hall /Amida Hall)
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    Kyoto Uji-shi Uji Renge 116
    This was built the year after Byodo-in temple, in 1053. The central hall is built with a transept sweeping out to the left and right like the wings of a bird, and so is called Ho-o Do, or Phoenix Hall. Repairs and maintenance were carried out from 2012-14, and now the building looks like new. Inside the hall, the exquisite statues of the Buddha and pictures on the walls are all national treasures.
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  • Ken Shrine Kensai
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    3.5
    39 Reviews
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    Kyoto Pref. Ujishi Uji Renge 72

    Agata Shrine is a guardian shrine of Byodoin, and actually it is not far from Byodoin. But as its location is not in the course of touristic itinerary, not many tourists come to visit it. If you are...

  • Asahishokamagei Museum
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    4.5
    25 Reviews
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    Kyoto Pref. Ujishi Uji Yamada 11

    My husband and I recently had a fantastic time making pots here. The tutor was brilliant and helped us novices make something really great. It was such a fab thing to do in Kyoto which has such...

  • Eshinin
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    19 Reviews
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    Kyoto Pref. Ujishi Uji Yamada 67

    真言宗智山派寺院、山号は朝日山、創建は８２２年、創建後、１１９９年も経過している古寺名刹、開山は空海(弘法大師)と伝承されています。中興は恵心僧都源信、唐代の青龍寺に似ていたので当初は龍泉寺と命名されたとのこと。現在は花の寺としても知られている。両脇を緑に囲まれた参道を進むと山門に着く、山門には朝日山恵心院の表札が。境内には白龍大神社や弘法大師像の祠が、緑に囲まれた本堂に行き着く。近年では台風被害...

  • Hashiterahojoin
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    19 Reviews
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    Kyoto Pref. Ujishi Uji Higashiuchi 11

    通称名を「橋寺」と云う真言律宗寺院です。正式名は雨宝山放生院常光寺。創建は実に西暦６０４年と伝承されている創建後１４１７年が経過した古寺中の古寺です。昔過ぎて確認の仕様も無いので・・・開基は聖徳太子とも伝承されています。本尊は地蔵菩薩です。宇治橋を歴史的に管理して来た寺院と云うことになっています。飛地境内の人工島、浮島にある十三重石塔は高さが１５．２ｍもある。近世以前の石塔としては我国最大の石塔で...

  • Jodoin Temple
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    3.5
    13 Reviews
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    Kyoto Uji-shi Uji Renge 115

    平等院の鳳凰堂の背後のような場所にある塔頭のひとつ。 本堂、羅漢堂、大書院、養林庵書院といった伽藍がありました。 明応年間(15世紀後半)に浄土真宗の栄久上人が平等院修復のために開創した寺だと伝えられています。 華やかな鳳凰堂の背後にあるため地味ですが、立派な建物でした。

  • Byodoin Temple Kanri Saishoin Temple
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    12 Reviews
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    Kyoto Uji-shi Uji Renge 114

    京都の南禅寺にも同字・同音の寺院がありますが、宇治市ではここだけです。平等院の塔頭寺院ですが、天台宗系の塔頭です。この寺院には源氏の源頼政の墓があり、頼政は１１８０年、平治の乱の一環として平氏と宇治川で戦い、敗れて自害した。頼政自刃の場所は「扇の芝」として平等院境内にも残っている。５年後には逆に平家が滅びることとなる。開山は澄栄師、開創は１６５４年、本尊は不動明王。頼政の墓は高さ約２ｍの宝筐印塔で...

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    Kyoto Uji-shi Oriidai 1-1
  • Shogakuin Temple
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    7 Reviews
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    Kyoto Uji-shi

    六地蔵駅から徒歩5分ほど。 木幡山(桃山丘陵)の麓に淨明寺として創建(創建年不明)。浄土宗の寺院。本堂は木造瓦葺き。山門脇に立つ観音堂内には聖観音菩薩立像(宇治市指定文化財)と毘沙門天立像(京都府指定有形文化財)が安置されている。

  • Shogyoji Temple
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    6 Reviews
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    Kyoto Uji-shi Rokujizo Kakinoki Cho 9

    Shoryo-ji is a small temple near JR Rokujiro station. In this temple, there is a grave of Kusunoki Masatsuna, a son of Kusunoki Masashige. If you are interested in Japanese history, you can visit...

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