Byodo-in travel guides

Season-by-season guide to Uji's cherry blossom, wisteria, 10,000 hydrangeas, cormorant fishing, and autumn maples — with a month-by-month crowd table for 2026 planning.

Discover the 9 best things to do in Uji in 2026, from Byodo-in's Phoenix Hall and matcha tea houses to Ujigami Shrine and the Uji River, with prices, hours, and transit tips.

Everything you need to plan a Uji day trip from Kyoto — 17 minutes by JR Nara Line, two UNESCO World Heritage sites, renowned matcha culture, and a practical half-day vs full-day itinerary breakdown.

A timed 3–5 hour plan from Kyoto covering Byodo-in, Uji's matcha street, Ujigami Shrine, and the Tale of Genji trail — with JR Nara Line transport tips and a full cost breakdown.

Visit Byodo-in in Uji — the UNESCO-listed Heian masterpiece whose Phoenix Hall graces Japan's 10-yen coin. Timed tickets, hours, access from Kyoto, and what to see inside.