Uji Travel Guide: Best of Uji, Kyoto Travel 2025

Where to stay in Uji

Rokujizō

When in Rokujizō and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Fushimi Castle or Manpuku-ji and hop on the metro to see more of the city at JR Rokujizo Station or Rokujizo Station.

Utoro

Notable for its monuments, gardens and river views, Utoro is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Uji. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Nintendo Museum or Aeon Mall Kumiyama.

Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Nishiki Market

Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Fushimi Inari Shrine

This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.

Kyoto Tower

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Nijo Castle which includes landscape views, a pond and heritage architecture

Nijō Castle

Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.