Visit Uji
Where to stay in Uji

Rokujizō
When in Rokujizō and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Fushimi Castle or Manpuku-ji and hop on the metro to see more of the city at JR Rokujizo Station or Rokujizo Station.

Utoro
Notable for its monuments, gardens and river views, Utoro is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Uji. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Nintendo Museum or Aeon Mall Kumiyama.

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
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Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
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The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
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Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
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Randor Residential Hotel Kyoto Suites
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Minn Gion
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Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.

Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Nijō Castle
Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Things to do

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Kyoto: Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems
- Nintendo Museum
- Koshoji Temple
- Furitsu Uji Park
- Byodo-in Omotesando Street
- Tea and Uji Town Historical Park
- Fukujuen Uji Tea Factory
- Ukishima Thirteen-Story Pagoda
- Byodo-in Hoshokan Museum
- Saidoji Temple
- Lake Biwa
- Osaka Castle
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Nara Park
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Heian Shrine