Although we can’t travel everywhere we want (yet), it doesn’t mean we should stop dreaming 😉. In fact, now it’s the best time to work on our bucket list, so when this whole Corona times will end we’ll have a list prepared with all the places we must visit.
For some reason, many people that visit Japan don’t put Uji on their list. As so many people have asked me for the less-touristic places around Kyoto, I noticed that Uji is not such a well-known place. Of course, there are many beautiful hidden spots in Kyoto city (that I might write about in future posts), but it’s always nice to visit a new place.
Since most people go to beautiful Nara for a day trip, and as you already know Hikone and Kobe, this time I will introduce Uji. This is one of my favorite places for a getaway from Kyoto.
Uji is very similar to Kyoto in its atmosphere: a wide river flows through it, traditional houses, and many temples. However, since it was never the capital of Japan, like Kyoto and Nara, it is less touristic. With this being said, it’s certainly not less beautiful nor interesting than the other two cities in question.
After traveling by train for only 40 minutes from Kyoto, you can safely spend the day there and come back to Kyoto in the evening. So join me on a journey to the magical city of Uji!
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