Things to Do in Uji

There are 3 attractions in Uji. Fushimi Inari-taisha, shinto shrine famed for thousands of vermilion torii, is the most popular.

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Asuka, Yamato
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Asuka, Yamato
Historic Asuka region, early Japanese capital with tumuli
Archaeological Site
Mii-dera Temple
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Mii-dera Temple
Large Buddhist temple complex near Lake Biwa, historic shrine
Religious Site
Tōshōdai-ji
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Tōshōdai-ji
8th-century Buddhist temple with classical Nara architecture
Temple
Ujigami Shrine
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Ujigami Shrine
Ancient Shinto shrine with early Heian-period architecture
Religious Site
Bamboo Forest
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Bamboo Forest
Famous Kyoto bamboo grove in Arashiyama
Forest
Gangō-ji Temple
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Gangō-ji Temple
Ancient Buddhist temple in Nara's historic precinct
Religious Site
Honnō-ji Temple
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Honnō-ji Temple
Historic Kyoto temple notable for Nobunaga's 1582 incident
Religious Site
Ishiyama Hongan-ji
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Ishiyama Hongan-ji
Historic Buddhist temple near Osaka, once a fortress
Temple
Kamo Shrine
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Kamo Shrine
Historic Shinto shrine complex in Kyoto with ancient rituals
Religious Site
Katsura Imperial Villa
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Katsura Imperial Villa
Historic Kyoto villa renowned for refined Japanese gardens
Palace
Mount Wakakusa
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Mount Wakakusa
Grass-covered hill in Nara, site of annual burn
Mountain
Sumiyoshi Taisha
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Sumiyoshi Taisha
Shinto shrine in Osaka with distinctive arched bridges
Religious Site
Iwashimizu Hachimangū
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Iwashimizu Hachimangū
Ancient Shinto shrine overlooking Kyoto with scenic views
Shrine
Miho Museum
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Miho Museum
Museum in Shiga with architecture by I.M. Pei
Museum
Mimizuka
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Mimizuka
Controversial burial mound in Kyoto from 16th-century invasions
Tomb
Hokki-ji Temple
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Hokki-ji Temple
Ancient Buddhist temple in Nara with famous bronze Buddha
Religious Site
Kyoto International Manga Museum
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Kyoto International Manga Museum
Museum in Kyoto preserving and exhibiting manga collections
Museum
Myōshin-ji
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Myōshin-ji
Major Zen temple complex in Kyoto with historic sub-temples
Temple
Nishi Hongan-ji
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Nishi Hongan-ji
Historic Buddhist temple complex and UNESCO site in Kyoto
Temple
Kōdai-ji Temple
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Kōdai-ji Temple
Zen Buddhist temple with historic gardens and teahouse
Religious Site
Mount Ikoma
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Mount Ikoma
Forested mountain between Nara and Osaka, temple sites
Mountain
Mount Kurama
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Mount Kurama
Sacred mountain north of Kyoto, famous temple sites
Mountain
Mount Atago
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Mount Atago
Sacred mountain in Kyoto with Shinto shrine
Mountain
Higashi Hongan-ji
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Higashi Hongan-ji
Major Buddhist temple in Kyoto with wooden architecture
Temple
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