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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.

Despite having come from China, Buddhist temples in Japan are very distinctly Japanese in many respects. However, in Uji, which

When someone says “Uji” usually two things come to mind: tea and the Byodo-in. Undoubtedly, Uji’s tea is fantastic and

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