
The city of Uji, located south of Kyoto, is renowned worldwide for its high-quality green tea and rich cultural history. Here you'll find the magnificent Byodo-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, whose Phoenix Hall is depicted on the 10-yen coin. Situated directly on the Uji River, the city also hosts the Ujigami Shrine, Japan's oldest existing shrine, also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Immerse yourself in the world of the Heian period at the Tale of Genji Museum, which illuminates the final ten chapters of the famous novel. Seize the opportunity to taste authentic Matcha in one of the many traditional teahouses and learn about the tea ceremony. A visit in spring during cherry blossom season or in autumn for the changing foliage offers particularly picturesque views of the temples and the Uji River.
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Tauchen Sie ein in die zeitlose Welt von Murasaki Shikibus "Die Geschichte vom Prinzen Genji" und entdecken Sie die ruhigen Ecken Ujis, die dieses literarische Meisterwerk inspirierten. Dieser Spaziergang führt Sie abseits der bekannten Pfade zu historischen Schreinen und einem friedlichen Zen-Tempel am Fluss, fernab der Touristenmassen.
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