✨ Just 30 minutes from Kyoto, Uji offers a peaceful escape filled with history, culture, and incredible autumn colors. Walk from Uji Bridge to Byodoin Temple along the riverbank, where maple trees paint the entire path in shades of red and gold. Don’t miss the famous Starbucks Uji Byodoin Omote Sando — one of Japan’s most scenic, with a hidden zen garden at the back perfect for a quiet tea break. 🍵 🏯 Byodoin Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, dates back over a thousand years and inspired the image on Japan’s 10-yen coin. 📍 How to visit: Take the JR Nara Line from Kyoto Station to Uji Station (around 25–30 minutes). 🕰️ Best time to go: Mid to late November for peak fall foliage. 💡 Tip: Visit early morning for softer light and fewer crowds. #Uji #ByodoinTemple #KyotoDayTrip #AutumnInJapan
Transportation
Kyoto Station
Transit station
4.3
Sprawling 15-story railway station with shops, eateries & services plus a movie theater & hotel.
Uji Station
Train station
4.3
Activity/Tour
Kyoto: Enjoy Byodoin Temple and Tea Sweets
Activity
Place
Uji Bridge
Landmark
4.2
Uji River bridge thought to date to the 7th century, featured in many works of art & literature.
Attraction
Byodo-in Temple
Place of worship
4.5
Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.
Cafe/Dessert
Starbucks Coffee - Kyoto Uji Byodo-in Omotesando
Coffee shop
4.4
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.