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Uji Tea: Best in Japan

Nestled just 15 minutes away from Kyoto, lies the charming town of Uji, a place that captivates visitors with its

The small city of Uji, ust south of Kyoto, has a pretty big reputation despite its small size. Uji is

Not far away from Japan’s infamous Byodo-in in Uji lies Mimurotoji Temple [三室戸寺], the 10th temple of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage.

In Uji, which just south of Kyoto City, is a Zen Buddhist temple that retains its Chinese roots. From the

When someone says “Uji” usually two things come to mind: tea and the Byodo-in. But that isn’t all Uji has

Byodoin Temple in Uji is one of the most popular buildings in Japan. Though Byodoin is a relatively small temple,