10 Stolen Glimpses of Byodo-in Cathy Cawood Views of Byodo-in at Uji, taken from the path outside the temple grounds, with tiled roof tops rising above green trees.
11 Fields of lotus in the countryside Cathy Cawood In the countryside of Uji pink lotus grows side by side with tea and rice, creating some beautiful rural scenery.
Culture The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji Tony Mariani The Phoenix Hall at Byodoin Temple in Uji is the very image of Buddhist heaven.
8 Activities Walking along Uji River Susan Tumanon The Uji River, south of Kyoto, is often associated with the Japanese novel "The Tale of Genji". This beautiful river was the setting..
Culture The Tale of Genji Museum in Uji Anonymous Fans of Murasaki Shikibu’s famous novel ‘The Tale of Genji’ should visit Uji’s excellent museum and immerse themselves in the ..
Shopping Uji Byodoin Omotesando Steve Leavett-Brown Stroll back in time in this street filled with the aroma of roasted tea and wooden merchant houses
11 Dragon Palace Gate of Koshoji Takako Sakamoto The 'Koto Slope', a pathway to Koshoji Temple in Uji City, Kyoto, is famous for the beautiful autumn leaves on either side..
