🍵 Travel Guide to Uji City, near Kyoto

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🍵 Uji City Travel Guide, Near Kyoto

Getting There:
• 🚆 From Kyoto Station: JR Nara Line or Keihan Electric Railway → Uji Station
• 🚌 By Bus: Kyoto City Buses and local buses around Uji Station are available.
• 🚖 By Taxi: Approximately 30-40 minutes from Kyoto Station.

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Attractions:
1. 🏯 Byodo-in Temple – World Heritage Site, see the Phoenix Hall depicted on the 10-yen coin.
2. 🍵 Uji Green Tea Fields – Producing Japan's finest matcha, offering green tea experience and tasting.
3. 🌊 Uji River – Riverside strolls and photo opportunities, beautiful scenery in all four seasons.
4. 🏛 Uji Museum – Historical and cultural exhibits, tea ceremony-related artifacts. Sightseeing

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Hotels:
1. Uji Green Hotel – Near Byodoin and Uji Station, offering a blend of tradition and convenience.
2. Hotel Uji City – Riverside location, convenient for sightseeing.
3. Kyoto Century Hotel – Central Kyoto, easy access to Uji.

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Recommended Food & Restaurants:
1. 🍵 Uji Green Tea Dessert – Matcha Latte, Green Tea Ice Cream, Matcha Dessert Cafe
2. 🍡 Traditional Japanese Confectionery – Recommended traditional confectionery shops near Byodoin.
3. 🍜 Local Ramen & Cafe – Lunch and light meals available.

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Shopping:
• 🛍 Green Tea Specialty Shop – Uji Matcha, tea bags, souvenir cups, and tea sets available.
• 🎁 Souvenir Shop – Byodoin, traditional Uji items, postcards, and miniatures.
• 🍵 Cafe Goods – Mugs, tumblers, and tea-related items. Souvenirs

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