Uji, the City of Matcha, a Poem by the Riverbank.

I thought the Kamo River was already beautiful
Until I set foot on the Uji River
Only then did I realize that the river water also has its poetic charm

A zero-cost tour around this city
Just one trip to Uji
And you'll know this place is not just for matcha
Where it's less crowded, the greenery is lush
Peaceful times need no filter

Spend a day wandering around Nara, Osaka, Kyoto and nearby areas
Uji is also worth savoring slowly
All along the way
Tasting every step

From Osaka to Uji, it takes one and a half hours
From Kyoto to Uji, it's just twenty-six minutes (by JR Nara Line)
Play on both the east and west banks of the Uji River
Starting from the east bank

Nakamura Tokichi Main Store
Just a step away from Uji JR Line station
A century-old shop
Avoid the peak dining hours
Must-try matcha soba noodles and shiratama dumplings

Byodo-in Omotesando
A street full of matcha shops
Matcha ice cream
Matcha soba noodles
Matcha dumpling threads
Eight hundred stomachs would not be enough

Starbucks Byodo-in Omotesando Store
Coffee in the courtyard with a local matcha flavor
Byodo-in
One of the charged attractions in Uji
Experience the beauty of the World Heritage Site's garden

Uji Bridge
One of Japan's three ancient bridges
Built in 646
The rapids under the Uji River are no less beautiful than the Kamo River

Nakanoshima
Tachibana Island
Tachibanajima
The best spots for cherry blossom viewing by the Uji River

Walking in Uji
Let your soul flow with the river
In this city of matcha
Every step is a poem
Every sip is a song