Heian Period travel guides

Everything you need to visit Byodo-in Temple and the Phoenix Hall in Uji — admission, timed interior tickets, the Hoshokan museum, and how to pair it with a matcha stop and a Kyoto day trip.

Walk the Tale of Genji Trail in Uji: chapter monument stones along Sawarabi-no-michi, the Genji Museum, and the Murasaki Shikibu statue at Uji Bridge. A gentle 1–2 hour east-bank literary walk.

Ujigami Shrine holds Japan's oldest extant Shinto shrine building (c. 1060), is free to enter, and takes just 15–20 minutes. Here's what to see, how to get there, and how to fit it into your 2026 Uji visit.

Discover the serene beauty of Motsu-ji Temple Garden in Hiraizumi. Our guide covers the Pure Land Garden, Oizumigaike Pond, history, and practical travel tips.

Plan your visit to Motsu-ji Temple with our guide to the Pure Land Garden, Heian-era ruins, and transport tips from JR Hiraizumi Station.