Not just matcha! Experience the blooming early summer in Uji.
When it comes to Uji in Kyoto, people first think of matcha. Although it is known as the world-famous hometown of matcha, in fact, Uji's charm is not only matcha.
⭕The Byodo-in Temple, built in the 11th century, was named a "World Cultural Heritage" for its well-preserved architecture, paintings, crafts, and sculpture art. The most important building is the Phoenix Hall, which enshrines the Amitabha Buddha and 52 bodhisattva statues in the clouds. The design on the back of the 10 yen coin is the Phoenix Hall, while the design on the back of the 10,000 yen note is the golden bronze phoenix statue set at the north and south ends of the central hall roof. In addition, there is a museum called the "Ho-o-do Museum" that specializes in exhibiting cultural relics of the Byodo-in Temple.
⭕Every year in mid-to-late April, the wisteria flowers in the grounds of Byodoin Temple bloom. In the gentle morning breeze, the light and shadow sway, exuding a romantic early summer atmosphere.
⭕Coming out of Byodoin Temple, continue along the Uji River to reach Uji Shrine and Uji Shrine. These two shrines have cute 🐰 figures everywhere. It is said that when the prince Tadamitsu Wakairatsuko (うじのわきいらつこ), who was one of the gods, moved to Uji, he unfortunately got lost, but fortunately met a white rabbit who showed him the way. This white rabbit was regarded as a messenger sent by the gods to guide people towards the right path. It is worth mentioning that Uji Shrine is the oldest surviving shrine in Japan.
⭕Continue forward from the shrine and you will arrive at Fudesan (Daijisan). ⛰️Not very high, with an altitude of only 131 meters, it is very suitable for hiking. The surrounding environment is lush with vegetation, and from the observation deck you can overlook the entire city of Uji.
🚞Transportation:
Departing from Osaka: Take the Keihan Uji Line and get off at Uji Station.
Depart from Kyoto: Take the JR Nara Line and get off at Uji Station.
The Phoenix Hall is a resembling the official hall of the Jingshi, consisting of the left wing corridor and tail corridor of the middle hall. It is a building not found elsewhere. The hall brings together the most outstanding treasures of the Ping An era's pure land teaching art, including the only existing Amitabha milk carved by the Buddha-made master Ding Dynasty, as well as 52 statues of the Bodhisattva in the clouds, and 9 murals painted by Amitabha to welcome the picture. To visit the Phoenix Hall of the Equality Academy, you need to queue up to buy a tour coupon first. There is an entry time for the tour coupon. You need to go on time. There is an artificial Japanese explanation for the entrance tour and you cannot take pictures. The Japanese ten yuan coin pattern is the Equality Academy.
The Equality Academy Museum Fengxiang Hall is a walk away. The World Cultural Heritage Equality Academy is worth seeing, and photography is not allowed inside. The Equality Academy is on the ten yuan coin, and the Phoenix on the 10,000 yen is the Phoenix of the Equality Academy. Worth a look ~
The solemn place Japanese coin copper plate is printed. The museum in the equality courtyard is also very interesting. But no one takes pictures in the museum. I don’t know if I can’t take pictures. So I didn’t take pictures of the collection in the museum, but the photo can’t be taken outside. The maintenance is very good. It’s really beautiful.
JR Uji Station walk. Elegant and quiet, all in sight are postcards.
推荐大家一大早进去 第一批可以看到无人的平等院 真的绝美