Uji (original) (raw)
Uji (�F��) is a small city situated between Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan's most famous historical and cultural centers. Its proximity to these two former capitals resulted in Uji's early development as a cultural center in its own right. At the height of political power of the Fujiwara clan in the Heian Period (710-1185), buildings such as Byodoin Temple and Ujigami Shrine, the oldest extant shrine in Japan, were contructed in Uji.
Uji is also famous for its green tea. While Kozanji Temple in Kyoto is believed to be the original site of tea cultivation in Japan, Uji's tea became known for its superior quality in the 1200s.
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Temple
Byodoin Temple••
Temple with a beautiful Pure Land Garden.
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Food and Drink
Uji Tea•
Uji is famous for its high quality tea.
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Temple
Mampukuji Temple•
Headquarters of the Zen Obaku sect.
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Shrine
Ujigami Shrine•
Has one of Japan's oldest shrine buildings.
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Temple
Mimurotoji Temple
Temple known for its flower gardens.
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Temple
Koshoji Temple
Zen temple on the other side of the river.
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Nature
Uji River
River flowing through the center of the town.
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Museum
Nintendo Museum
Showcasing the company's history and products
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