Matcha Mecca, Kyoto Nakamura Tokichi Byodoin Branch
by 오늘도혜님
Apr 19, 2024
#TravelItinerary
🗓 Uji City 1-2 Day Itinerary
Day 1:
• Arrive at Uji Station → Experience matcha tea and dessert at Nakamura Tokichi Cafe
• Visit Byodo-in Temple → Visit Phoenix Hall and stroll through the garden
• Stroll along the Uji River → Relax and take photos at a riverside cafe
• Dinner: Experience local cuisine at a restaurant in Uji City
Day 2:
• Visit the Uji Green Tea Experience Center → Experience matcha tea making and tasting
• Uji City Museum → View exhibits on tea ceremony and tea culture
• Shop for souvenirs → Visit Nakamura Tokichi, traditional craft shops, and more
• Return to Kyoto
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[Recommended Attractions]
1. Nakamura Tokichi – Fresh Uji matcha, desserts, and tea-related experiences
2. Byodo-in Temple – World Heritage Site, admire traditional Japanese architecture and gardens
3. Uji River – Riverside Walking trails, photography, and relaxing moments
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【Recommended Restaurants】
1. Nakamura Tokichi Cafe – Matcha Latte, Matcha Desserts, Gelato
2. Uji City Traditional Confectionery Shop – Japanese sweets, traditional sweets for gifts
3. Uji Restaurant – Freshwater Fish Dishes, Local Home Cooking
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【Recommended Hotels】
1. Uji City
2. Uji Green Hotel – Walking distance from Byodoin and Uji Station
3. Hotel Address: 611-0021 Kyoto, Uji, Uji Honmachi 21
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【Photo Spots】
1. Panoramic view of Byodoin Temple’s Ho-odo Hall – Traditional buildings with a pond in the background, creating a Japanese atmosphere
2. Nakamura Tokichi Cafe’s interior – A fusion of traditional and modern design
3. Uji Riverbank – Seasonal scenery, a photo spot during cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons
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【Travel Tips】
• Nakamura Tokichi Reservations are recommended for this experience and avoid popular times.
• Byodo-in Temple is quieter when visited early in the morning.
• Uji River walks are most charming in the morning and evening.
• Recommended souvenir purchases include matcha, Japanese sweets, and tea sets.
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#UjiCity #NakamuraTokichi #Byodo-in #UjiGreenTea #UjiRiver #KyotoNearbyTravel #MatchaExperience #KyotoTravel #JapanTravel #PhotoSpot #TraditionalCafe #TeaCultureExperience
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