🗓 Uji + Otsu 2-Day Itinerary 🚊✈️

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🗓 Uji + Otsu 2-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Exploring Uji City
• Arrive at Uji Station → Experience matcha tea and dessert at Nakamura Tokichi Cafe
• Visit Byodoin Temple → Visit Phoenix Hall and stroll through the gardens
• 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: Exploring Otsu City
• Stroll along Lake Biwa → Enjoy a cruise and seasonal scenery
• Otsu Castle Ruins → Admire historical sites and lake views
• Maruyama Park → Photo spots during cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons
• Return to Kyoto or stay overnight in Otsu

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[Recommended Attractions]
1. Uji Nakamura Tokichi – Matcha tea and dessert, and a traditional cafe atmosphere
2. Byodoin Temple – World Heritage Site, admire traditional Japanese architecture and gardens 3. Lake Biwa – Japan's largest freshwater lake, enjoy walking and boat cruises, and admire the natural scenery.
4. Otsu Castle Ruins – Historical architecture, lake views, and photo opportunities.

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【Recommended Restaurants】
1. Nakamura Tokichi Cafe (Uji) – Matcha latte, gelato, and Japanese sweets.
2. Uji Restaurant – Freshwater fish dishes, traditional home-style cooking.
3. Otsu City Restaurants – Japanese rice bowls, sushi, and local specialties.

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【Recommended Hotels】
1. Uji City – Uji Green Hotel (Walking distance from Byodoin and Uji Station)
2. Otsu City – Otsu Prince Hotel (Rooms with a view of Lake Biwa)
3. Kyoto City Center – Hotel Monterey Kyoto (Convenient access to Kyoto and its surrounding areas)

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【Photo Spots】
1. Panoramic view of Byodoin Temple's Ho-odo Hall (Uji) – Traditional buildings, ponds, and Japanese scenery.
2. Uji Riverbank – Seasonal scenery, cherry blossom and autumn foliage photos
3. Lake Biwa Cruise – Lake and mountain views, relaxing atmosphere

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【Travel Tips】
• Reservations are recommended for the Nakamura Tokichi experience, and avoid popular activity times.
• Visit Byodo-in Temple early in the morning for a quieter experience.
• Reserving a cruise in advance is recommended for Lake Biwa.
• Gift wrapping is recommended for cafe and tea experiences and souvenir purchases.

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