Uji Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Uji

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Rokujizō

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

Rokujizō
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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.

Utoro
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is £43 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£43
17 Aug - 18 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,749 reviews)
"Always an awesome place to stay. Beat breakfast buffet in all of Japan!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is £101 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
£101
1 Aug - 2 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,325 reviews)
"Safe and tranquility area"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is £71 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
£71
20 Aug - 21 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,092 reviews)
"Location is great, just across from Kyoto station. Room is very clean, single bed is on larger sz, so it’s very comfortable, lounge area is a plus. Lots of restaurants near by, very convenient"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
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Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle

3.5 out of 5
521-2, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, dry cleaning or laundry services and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (74 reviews)
"Great pricing and great property. Nice and clean"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Randor Residence Kyoto Nijo Castle
Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

Premium Apart MONday KYOTO GOJO

4 out of 5
387-1 Shiogamacho, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Kawaramachi Street ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"Great location, would highly recommend staying there!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

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MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station

4 out of 5
1 Shichijoodori Higashihorikawa Nishiiru, Yaoyacho Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room washers/dryers. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (447 reviews)
"Very welcoming staff at the front desk. Room was great, bigger than expected and very comfortable and clean. Walking distance to transportation, dining and shopping"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
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Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(157 reviews)

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.

Kiyomizu Temple
Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

4.5/5(50 reviews)

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.

Nishiki Market
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship and interior views as well as a small group of people

Fushimi Inari Shrine

4.5/5(249 reviews)

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.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower

4/5(117 reviews)

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

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

Nijō Castle

4.5/5(81 reviews)

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

Nijō Castle
Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kinkaku-ji Temple

3.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Things to do

Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

£26
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara

One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara

£60
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
One-Day Tour of Japan's Ancient Capitals - Kyoto and Nara
Kyoto: Kimono Experience in Gion

Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience

£3
per adult
Kyoto: 1 Day Traditional Japanese Kimono Rental Experience
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka

£38
per adult
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour

£26
per adult
Kyoto: Izakaya Bars Guided Walking Tour
Kyoto: Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

Kyoto: Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide

£87
per adult
Kyoto: Early Morning Tour with English-Speaking Guide
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Cities near Uji

Heian Shrine showing a temple or place of worship, religious elements and heritage architecture

Kyoto