Uji: Enjoying the Breeze of the Lakes
Uji is a city situated in a green valley of South Kyoto, Japan. The city has plenty of historical sites along the fascinating rivers of the famous Uji-nawa River. Planning a trip in Japan is always convenient; every tourist spot is signposted so travelers can easily find way around. One of the most popular heritage temples in the world is located in the city. The city has plenty of inns and hotels for the accommodation; some of them are located nearby the river, the inn's restaurants facing the waters, truly relaxing.
Best Time to Visit
If you love to travel with fewer crowds, you can avoid visiting in May, October, and March. The prices for flights and accommodations during these months are also higher. If you are after for a budget-friendly trip to Uji, you can visit in July. The summer is from June to August, fall is September through November, winter is from December to February while Spring is from March to May.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The famous Mimuroto-ji Temple or also known as “flower temple” has a thousand bushes planted; the fascinating temple is really beautiful and picturesque. The landscape is absolutely fantastic, the flowers and trees abound abundantly and for. Another popular temple that you must visit is Byodo-in Temple, the spectacular Phoenix Hall is one of the two World Heritage locations in Uji.
For accommodations, Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en and Seizansou are the two top-rated hotels in the area.