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Experience a different side of Kyoto. Step back in time, by visiting sites and locations surrounded by nature, rich in historical stories, and well and truly off of the beaten track. Walking the Uji Hills and surrounding areas takes in temples, shrines, a World Heritage Site, nature, and is full of peace and calm. Famed for its tea and the Byodoin Temple, there is so much more to Uji, Kyoto that remains almost undiscovered. Take a guided walk from an Uji resident (British long term Kyoto resident, and writer of the guide book series 'HIDDEN PATHS - Walking Historical Kyoto').
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is the KEIHAN Station (not JR), exit the station, there is only 1 exit and wait at the top of the stairs at the exit.
Itinerary
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1Uji Shrine
Up until the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Uji Shrine, which dates back to the Kamakura Period of 1185-1333, was the lower Shrine of the World Heirtage Ujigami Shrine closeby. It is thought to be located on the site of the palace of Crown Prince Wakiiratsuko.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ujigami Shrine
The World Heritage shrine Ujigami Jinja dates back to the late Heian Era in the 11th Centruy. In the grounds of the shrine can be found one of the Seven Waters of Uji (Uji Shichi Meisui) spring water. The shrine is dedicated to the Crown Prince Wakiiratsuki, and his father the 4th Century Emperor Ojin.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
A 20 minute walk up the trekking route of Daikichiyama takes us to the Observation Deck for great views across Uji. The site was used as a movie location in Kyoto Animation's 'Sound Euphonium'. From here it is a 20 minute walk through hilltop woodland to Asahiyama where wild birds can be fed and ruins of a previous shrine and fortress can be found.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Koshoji Temple
Down Asahiyama and out of the woodlands brings us to the entrance and pathway of Koshoji Temple. This guided walking route does not include entrance to the temple.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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From Koshoji-in, along the riverside and walk to Amagase Suspension Bridge, a recent bridge that takes us over the Uji River.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Across the Uji River and then a 20 minute walk through the woodland of Shirakawa Momoji Valley brings us to the Hakusan Shrine. The shrine dates back to the 7th centruy when it was constructed to fight off an epidemic of smallpox. Here can also be found the ruins of the Konjiki Temple.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Uji River has been the subject of folktales and stories through the centuries. It has also been the site of famous and bloody samurai battles.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- 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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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