Uji
in Uji Shi of Kyoto, Japan

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
34.890 and 135.803 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 34° 53' 25" and E 135° 48' 11"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yen - JPY
Spoken languages:
Japanese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:07 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
UTC/GMT offset: 9 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:47 am and 6:15 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-30.250 and -50.233 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pinhal
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Japan in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Japan.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Japan. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Discover Uji

Uji in Uji Shi (Kyoto) with it's 192,925 citizens is a city in Japan about 226 mi (or 364 km) west of Tokyo, the country's capital city.

Local time in Uji is now 09:07 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Tokyo with an UTC offset of 9 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Uji, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Japan is Osaka International Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 35 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Japan is Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) in a distance of 7 mi (or 10 km), North. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Joyo, Kyotanabe, Yawata, Nagaoka and Muko. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 67 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Chance of rainfall 17%
Air Humidity 54%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 10% of sky
General Conditions Heavy intensity rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

19°C (66 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Broken clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

20°C (68 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Hotel Anteroom Kyoto

Address
6,4 mi
7, Aketa cho, Higashi kujo, Minami ku, Kyoto city, Kyoto 601 8044, Japan.
6018044 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


(RYOKAN) Momoyama Onsen Tsukimikan

Address
3,3 mi
160 4, MOMOYAMACHO TAICHORO, FUSHIMI KU KYOTO SHI, KYOTO, 612 8034, JAPAN.
6128034 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel in the Green - Adults Only

Address
5,4 mi
1 Takedanishi Koyanouchicho
612-8449 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hotel KYOTO ifLIBERTY - Adults Only

Address
5,2 mi
65 Takeda Higashikoyanouchicho
612-8448 Kyoto
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Urban Hotel Kyoto

Address
5,3 mi
4-59, Fukakusanishiura-cho
612-0029 Fushimi
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Business Hotel Uji

Address
1,1 mi
16 4, OGURACHO NISHIYAMA, UJI SHI, KYOTO, 611 0042, JAPAN.
6110042 宇治市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


(RYOKAN) Koryuen Seizanso

Address
0,5 mi
27 2, UJI TONOKAWA, UJI, KYOTO 611 0021, JAPAN.
6110021 宇治市
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 10:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Kyoto Uji Hanayashiki Ukifune-en

Address
0,5 mi
20 Uji Togawa
611-0021 Uji
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hatago Kuretakean

Address
3,6 mi
4 21, MINAMISHINCHI, FUSHIMI KU KYOTO SHI, KYOTO, 612 8266, JAPAN.
6128266 京都市 伏見区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Fushiminagaya

Address
4,1 mi
422 4, HIGASHI EBIYACHO, FUSHIMI KU KYOTO SHI, KYOTO, 612 8335, JAPAN.
6128335 京都市 伏見区
Japan

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Romantic and Historic Uji City (宇治市), Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Published: February 02, 2013
Length: 19:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EnchantingJapan

Uji City (宇治市) is located south of Kyoto Prefecture and about an half hour train ride from the JR Kyoto Station. I compare Uji City with the Arashiyama district in Kyoto, in terms...


Kyoto Uji World heritage Byodoin Temple National Treasure 宇治・平等院鳳凰堂

Published: October 20, 2014
Length: 45:25 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kyotomoviekyoto

世は末法思想が蔓延し、極楽往生を願う浄土信仰が貴族や僧侶に流行していた時、藤原道長の子、頼道が平等院の阿弥陀堂に平安時代最高の仏師...


Uji Japanese Green Tea Processing

Published: January 14, 2014
Length: 01:15 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: O-Cha.com Japanese Green Tea & Matcha

This video shows the complex process of making traditional Japanese green tea in Uji Japan.


京都・宇治の桜 宇治橋あたり Cherry blossoms in Uji, Kyoto(2012-04)

Published: February 01, 2014
Length: 33:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: whreimgon

平成24年4月上旬 early April 2012 桜咲く宇治川沿い、宇治橋と上流のあたりです。(京都府宇治市) Blooming cherry trees along Uji River upstream from Uji Bridge...


Ukai (鵜飼い): Traditional Cormorant Fishing on the Uji River!

Published: June 27, 2013
Length: 15:17 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Kyoto Dream Trips

A few days ago, I went some friends to the Uji River, to watch the annual summer cormorant fishing, Ukai in Japanese. The boats are moored along side the embankment and the show is soon to...


Ujigami Shrine (宇治上神社), Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture

Published: February 06, 2013
Length: 47:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: EnchantingJapan

Ujigami Shrine (宇治上神社) is located in the backwoods of the Uji City and is designated as a guardian Shrine of the Byodoin Temple. Like the Byodoin temple this shrine is designated...


2014 Kyoto One Day Trip vol.1 Uji-Fushimi

Published: April 15, 2014
Length: 58:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sara Leon Momo

2014 Kyoto One Day Trip vol.1 Uji-Fushimi 2014.04.14.


Byodoin Temple, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture

Published: February 05, 2013
Length: 56:43 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: EnchantingJapan

Byodoin Temple is located in the Uji City, southern Kyoto Prefecture in Japan. This temple is a few minutes walk from the Keihan Railway Uji Station. This temple was established by Kampaku...


Mimurotoji Temple (三室戸寺), Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture

Published: February 06, 2013
Length: 52:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: EnchantingJapan

Mimurotoji Temple (三室戸寺) is located in Uji City of the Kyoto prefecture. It is about twenty minute walk from the Keihan Railway Uji Station. Mimurotoji Temple is the 10th...


京阪電鉄宇治線 宇治駅にて(At Uji Station on the Keihan Uji Line)

Published: March 15, 2009
Length: 57:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: omiyaexpress

京阪宇治線の宇治駅に到着する電車(京阪2600系電車)を撮影しました。 A local train (Keihan Seiried 2600) arrives at Uji Station on the Keihan Uji Line.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Byōdō-in

For the Arena in Debrecen, Hungary see Fonix Hall. For the replica temple in Hawaii, see Byodo-In Temple. Byōdō-in
平等院 300px Information Mountain Name Asahisan Denomination Independent Venerated Amida Nyorai (Amitābha) Founded 1052 Founder(s) Fujiwara no Yorimichi Founding priest Myōson Address 116 Ujirenge, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture Country Japan Website http://www. byodoin. or. jp/ 30px Portal:Buddhism Byōdō-in is a Buddhist temple in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.8894, 135.808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
998 establishments, 1050s architecture, Buddhist temples in Kyoto Prefecture, Japanese gardens, Gardens in Kyoto Prefecture, World Heritage Sites in Japan, National Treasures of Japan, Heian period, 1052 establishments, Places of Scenic Beauty, Historic Sites of Japan

Ujigami Shrine

is a Shinto shrine in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was built as a guardian shrine for the nearby Byōdō-in, and is adjacent to the Uji Shrine. In 1994, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as one of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto". The honden and haiden have been designated by the Agency for Cultural Affairs as National Treasures in the category shrines.

Located at 34.8919, 135.811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Shinto shrines in Kyoto Prefecture, World Heritage Sites in Japan, National Treasures of Japan, 11th-century architecture

Mimurodo Station

Mimurodo Station is a train station located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.8992, 135.806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture

Uji Station (Keihan)

Uji Station is a train station located on the Keihan Railway Uji Line in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, and it is the terminal station on the Uji Line.

Located at 34.8946, 135.806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article

JR Ogura Station

JR Ogura Station is a train station located in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

Located at 34.8892, 135.786 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture

Uji Station (JR West)

Uji Station is a train station located on the West Japan Railway Company (JR West) Nara Line in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. This station administrates all intermediate stations on the Nara Line.

Located at 34.8904, 135.801 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Kyoto Prefecture

Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium

Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium is an athletic stadium in Uji, Kyoto, Japan.

Located at 34.8697, 135.804 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Japan, Football venues in Japan, Sports venues in Kyoto Prefecture

The Tale of Genji Museum

The Tale of Genji Museum is in Uji, Kyoto, Japan. It displays the world of the Japanese classic novel The Tale of Genji with projected images, models, and exhibitions. The culture of the Imperial Court of the Heian Period, the aristocrats' costumes and the furnishings of their residences are shown here. The last ten chapters of The Tale of Genji are set in Uji; the hero is Kaoru Genji (a son of Hikaru Genji).

Located at 34.8942, 135.81 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Museums in Kyoto Prefecture, Literary museums in Japan, Museums established in 1998, The Tale of Genji

Districts of the same city

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Other districts

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Uji-chō, Uji, يوجي, উজি, Udži, Uĝi, اوجی، کیوتو, 宇治市, 宇治, 우지 시, Udžis, Үжи, Uzi-chhī, Удзи, Уџи, Уҷи, อุจิ, Udyi, Уджі