Hotels near Mimurotoji Temple

Find out about the history of Uji when you take a trip to Koshoji Temple. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Ready for an education in local botany? Byodo-in Temple should make your list of places to visit, located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from central Uji. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. Want to stretch your legs a little more? Head to Furitsu Uji Park and Tea and Uji Town Historical Park, both a short walk away.

If you're interested in local religious buildings head to Fushimi Ward – home to Daigo-ji Temple. Our travellers also love the sacred temples in the area – your cultural tour starts here.

If museums are on your list of things to see in Uji, then you might want to head to Tale of Genji Museum. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you want to see more of the museums in Uji, you can easily walk to Byodo-in Hoshokan Museum.

Find out about the history of Uji with a stop at Ujigami Shrine. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or seek out the local tours.

Find out about the history of Uji when you spend time at Uji Shrine. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.