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.
凤凰堂是仿极乐净士的官殿建成的,由中堂左右翼廊、尾廊组成。是其它地方所没有的建筑物。堂内汇集了平安时代净土教美术的最杰出的珍品,包括由代表平安时代的造佛师定朝所雕刻的现存唯一一座本尊阿弥陀奶来坐像,以及52尊云中供养菩萨像、绘有9幅阿弥陀来迎图的壁扉画等。平等院凤凰堂入内参观,需要先排队购买参观券,参观券上有入内参观时间,需准时去,入内参观有人工日语讲解,不能拍照。日本十元钱硬币图案就是平等院。
平等院博物馆 凤翔馆走一个,世界文化遗产平等院里值得一看的,里面不允许拍照摄影的。 日元十元硬币上就是平等院,还有一万日元上的凤凰就是平等院的凤凰。值得一看~
莊嚴肅穆的地方日幣銅板什麼印製的平等院裡面的博物館也非常有趣但是在館內沒有人拍照不知道是不是不能拍所以我沒拍館內的藏品但是光拍外面就拍不完了維護得非常好真的很漂亮
JR宇治站步行。 雅致宁静 映入眼帘皆成明信片。
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