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Most travelers come to Uji for matcha and Byodo-in, then leave without realizing the town was once the countryside retreat of Kyoto's most powerful aristocrats. This walking tour connects the sites that tell that story, from the Fujiwara clan's vision of paradise built in 1052 to the oldest shrine building still standing in Japan. You'll finish with a clear sense of the area and plenty of time to explore its tea shops and restaurants at your own pace.
- See Byodo-in's Phoenix Hall, the temple featured on Japan's 10-yen coin
- Visit Ujigami Shrine, home to the oldest surviving shrine building in Japan
- Cross Uji Bridge, a setting in the final chapters of The Tale of Genji
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the Murasaki Shikibu statue, right beside Uji Bridge, next to the public restroom building.
Itinerary
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1Byodoin Temple
Byodo-in is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its Phoenix Hall reflected in the surrounding pond, the same view featured on Japan’s 10-yen coin.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Uji Shrine
Uji Shrine is a quiet shrine dedicated to a scholarly prince of ancient Japan, known for its rabbit motif inspired by the legend of a rabbit that guided him here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Ujigami Shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose main hall, dating to the late Heian period, is the oldest surviving shrine building in Japan.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Uji Bridge is one of Japan’s oldest bridges, first built in the 7th century, and a key setting in the final chapters of The Tale of Genji.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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