UNESCO travel guides

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.

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.

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.

Ujigami Shrine in Uji holds Japan's oldest surviving Shinto shrine building — a free-entry UNESCO World Heritage site with a honden dated to around 1060, reached via the Sawarabi-no-michi path on the east bank of the Uji River.

Everything you need to plan the gujo odori dance festival: 2026 dates, Tetsuya all-night schedule, dance tips, and where to stay in Gujo Hachiman.

Discover Shiraito Falls near Mt. Fuji with our comprehensive visitor guide. Get tips on access, best viewing spots, nearby attractions, and practical advice for your trip.

Plan your Chichibu Night Festival visit with top picks, neighborhood context, timing tips, and practical booking advice for a smoother trip.

Plan your Namahage Museum visit with our comprehensive guide. Discover exhibits, performances, access, nearby attractions, and practical tips for a memorable trip to Oga.

Plan your visit to Nobesawa Ginzan Silver Mine Tunnel (Ginkodo) with our comprehensive guide. Discover history, access, Omori Town, Yunotsu Onsen, and essential travel tips.

Plan your visit to Niomon Gate and Kiyomizu-dera Temple with our comprehensive guide. Discover opening hours, attractions, history, and practical tips for a memorable Kyoto trip.

Discover the best time to visit Hiraizumi for cherry blossoms, autumn colors, and the fresh green 'Shinryoku' season. Includes transport tips and a 2-day itinerary.