Hotels in Shinden Station

Ready for an education in local botany? Byodo-in Temple should make your list of places to visit, located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from central Uji. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Furitsu Uji Park and Tea and Uji Town Historical Park, both a short walk away.

Find out about the history of Uji when you spend time at Koshoji Temple. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Learn about the local history of Kumiyama when you spend time at Saguri Shrine. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.

Find out about the history of Joyo when you spend time at Mito Shrine. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens, or seek out the local tours.

If visiting museums in Uji are on your list, you might want to check out the upcoming exhibitions at Nintendo Museum. If you want to see more of the museums in Uji, Tale of Genji Museum isn't far either.

You can find out about the history of Uji with a trip to Agata Shrine. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.