Kyoto Suburb Uji City Travel Guide – Experience-Focused Edition

🍵 Kyoto Suburb Uji City Travel Guide – Experience-Focused Edition

How to Get There:
• 🚆 From Kyoto Station: Take the JR Nara Line → Get off at Uji Station, 10–15 minutes on foot
• 🚌 By Bus: City and local buses from Uji Station → Connect to major attractions
• 🚖 By Taxi: About 30 minutes from Kyoto Station

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Attractions:
1. 🍵 Uji Green Tea Experience – Visit traditional tea fields, try making and tasting matcha
2. 🏯 Byodoin Temple – The Phoenix Hall featured on the 10-yen coin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
3. 🌊 Uji River Walk – Stroll along the riverside to enjoy seasonal scenery, cafes, and photo spots
4. 🏛 Uji City Museum & Cultural Center – Exhibits on tea culture and history, tea ceremony experience programs

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Hotels:
1. Uji Green Hotel – Walking distance to Byodoin, blending traditional and modern facilities
2. Guesthouses near Uji Station – Affordable stays for exploring Kyoto suburbs
3. Hotel Nishiyama Kyoto – Located in central Kyoto, convenient access to Uji

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Recommended Food & Restaurants:
1. 🍵 Matcha Latte & Matcha Desserts – Enjoy fresh Uji matcha drinks and desserts at cafes
2. 🍡 Traditional Wagashi Experience – Try making or purchasing wagashi, great as gifts
3. 🍜 Local Ramen & Sushi – Perfect for lunch or a quick meal

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Shopping Information:
• 🛍 Uji Green Tea Specialty Shops – Matcha, tea leaves, tea sets, tea bags, and more souvenirs
• 🎁 Traditional Souvenirs – Postcards, miniatures, Byodoin and Uji-themed goods
• 🍵 Cafe Goods – Mugs, tumblers, and tea-related experience kits available for purchase

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