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Byodoin Temple – Uji Bridge loop from Uji

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Byodoin Temple – Uji Bridge loop from Uji

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Byodoin Temple – Uji Bridge loop from Uji

01:39

6.03km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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960 m

Byodoin Temple

Highlight • Religious Site

The Byodoin Temple is an impressive example of the Buddhist architecture of the pure land (Jodo). Byodoin was originally built in 998 as a rural retreat for the powerful politician Fujiwara no Michinaga, not as a temple.

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1.72 km

Uji River Boat Pier

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The Uji River flows through the city dividing Uji into two parts. Most of the city's attractions are within walking distance of the river.

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1.80 km

Ukai Cormorant Enclosure

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Ukai is a traditional fishing method that uses trained cormorants to catch river fish. This type of fishing has been around for over 1300 years.

Nowadays »Ukai« is mainly held as a tourist attraction.

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2.65 km

Koshoji Temple

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The Koshoji Temple was originally built in 1233 at another location in Kyoto and was relocated to Uji in 1648. The temple has a beautiful garden in the open courtyard …

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3.61 km

Daikichiyama Observation Deck

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Viewpoint with resting place on the heights above Uji. I would say almost tourist free; O)

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4.51 km

Uji-jinja Shrine

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South of the famous »Ujigami Shrine« is the »Uji Shrine«. The two shrines belonged together until they were separated during the Meiji period (1868-1912). The Ujigami Shrine used to be …

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5.22 km

Uji Bridge

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The main bridge over the Uji River was first built around 646, making it one of the oldest bridges in Japan. It has since been destroyed and replaced many times.

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5.35 km

Statue of Murasaki Shikibu in Uji

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"Murasaki Shikibu," a Japanese nobleman, is the author of "The Tale of Genji," written in the middle of Japan's Heian period. The story is considered one of Japan's most important …

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6.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

1.08 km

548 m

303 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.01 km

1.61 km

1.37 km

915 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 16 July

38°C

26°C

21 %

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Byodoin Temple – Uji Bridge loop from Uji

Byodoin Temple

Uji River Boat Pier

Ukai Cormorant Enclosure

Koshoji Temple

Daikichiyama Observation Deck

Uji-jinja Shrine

Uji Bridge

Statue of Murasaki Shikibu in Uji

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