Uji's Matcha Delights and Temples Tour
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@Sunny in Japan
10 places on the map
Explore the map in the DocentPro app10 cafes in Uji: Matcha Republic, Byodo-in Temple, Kinkaku-ji, and 7 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a YouTube post by Sunny in Japan.
Matcha Republic
Cafe
4.1
• Try the Uji Matcha Latte, the Matcha not-Latte is perfect for tea purists. • Both drinks come in square glass bottles. • There is something fun about drinking out of a square jar.
Byodo-in Temple
Place of worship
4.5
• This temple is over 1000 years old and has never been destroyed by natural disaster. • You can find the temple on the back of the ¥10 coin. • Entry to the grounds costs ¥700, and an extra ¥300 to go into the building itself.
Kinkaku-ji
Place of worship
4.5
• This golden temple is adorned with Ho-oh statues on its roof. • Its official name is Rokuon-ji.
Nakamura Tokichi Byodo-in
Cafe
4.3
• Enjoy a famous Maruto Parfait Byodo-in Edition for ¥1,800 / US$12.67. • Each store branch makes a unique parfait, and this one is called 'Green World'. • The parfait is not too sweet and made with nearly no preservatives. • There is a long wait at the main branch, so go here instead.
Hoho Hojicha Uji Main Store
Cafe
4.0
• This cafe specializes in houjicha (roasted green tea). • Try the houjicha tasting set for ¥1,280 / US$9. • The Heavenly Sweet Plate Latte Set costs ¥2,180 / US$15. • You can choose the type of houjicha latte and its sweetness level.
Itoh Kyuemon - Uji Head Shop / Sabo
Cafe
4.2
• This place makes everything with green tea. • Try the matcha soba and matcha curry udon. • The matcha noodles don't really taste like matcha, it's a very mild flavor. • The curry also doesn't really taste like matcha but it's a very tasty curry.
Nakamura Tokichi Honten 中村藤吉本店
Cafe
4.4
• A matcha whisk (chasen) costs ¥3,000 / US$21, and cheaper ones are ¥2,420. • They have a wide variety of matcha teas that range from bitter to less bitter. • The main store is a 1-1½ hour wait for the cafe.
Ujikami Shrine
Place of worship
4.2
• This is one of two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Uji. • It is a Shinto shrine, possibly the oldest in Japan. • You will find rabbits everywhere, which is super cute.
Masuda Chaho
Cafe
4.1
• Try the Uji Matcha Soft Serve ice cream for ¥450.
Ocha no Kanbayashi Ujibashidori branch
Tea store
4.5
• This is the oldest tea shop in Uji, 400 years old. • The staff is knowledgeable and provides free tea tastings.
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