9 Things To Do in Uji, Japan

9 Uji stops: Tsuen Tea Shop since 1160, Byodoin Phoenix Hall, Ujigami's UNESCO shrine, the Tale of Genji Museum. 📍 ALL OUR UJI TIPS + TRENDING PLACES → tabipulse.com/r/cv-5Gp90CWTGWE-bundle 📬 Free weekly travel deep-dives → tabipulse.com/r/cv-5Gp90CWTGWE-newsletter 9 Uji stops covering everything Kyoto day-trippers come to Uji for: Heian-era temples, the world's oldest tea shop, and UNESCO architecture. What this video covers: Byodoin Omotesando tea street (the approach to Byodoin, including Tsuen Tea Shop established 1160, often cited as the world's oldest tea shop) Byodoin Phoenix Hall (built 1053; the temple printed on the back of the 10-yen coin; reflection in the front pond is the classic photo) Local shopping districts (where Uji residents buy daily tea, traditional sweets, and handcrafts not stocked at tourist stalls) Uji Bridge (the setting of Tale of Genji's final chapters; one of Japan's three ancient bridges; summer cormorant fishing on the river) Uji Jinja (rabbit-themed shrine; the 'looking-back rabbit' mikaeri-usagi origin story; rabbit water fountain for purification) Tale of Genji Museum (interactive Heian-court exhibits; audio guides for non-Japanese visitors; opened 1998) Ujigami Jinja (UNESCO World Heritage; Japan's oldest surviving Shinto shrine architecture; wooden buildings using pre-modern joinery) Uji Tea-no-Sato Park (tea-picking programs alongside farmers; matcha-making workshops; 600 yen base entry plus workshop fees) Uji Tea Museum (Uji-shi Cha-do Shiryokan; processing-method displays and historical trade-route maps) Most stops cluster around Uji Station and Uji Bridge; allow a full day to do the tea workshops without rushing. ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:00 #1 Byodoin Omotesando tea street 02:00 #2 Byodoin Phoenix Hall 03:00 #3 Local shopping districts 04:00 #4 Uji Bridge 05:30 #5 Uji Jinja 06:30 #6 Tale of Genji Museum 08:00 #7 Ujigami Jinja 09:00 #8 Uji Tea-no-Sato Park 10:30 #9 Uji Tea Museum 11:30 Wrap WATCH NEXT → How to Spend 1 Day in Uji (Japan Travel Itinerary)    • How to Spend 1 Day in Uji (Japan Travel It...   → Top 5 Best Places To Visit In Uji, Japan    • Top 5 Best Places To Visit In Uji, Japan   ABOUT TABIPULSE TabiPulse builds data-backed travel maps and guides from real Reddit, YouTube, and TikTok traveler posts. No sponsored content, no filler. Just the spots locals and seasoned travelers actually recommend. Filmed in Uji, Japan 9 Things to Do in Uji, Japan (Tea, UNESCO Shrines + Phoenix Hall) Uji Day Trip from Kyoto: 9 Stops at the Heart of Matcha Country #Uji #JapanTravel #TravelTips