Uji
Uji, a city on the southern edge of Kyoto in Japan, is known for its high-quality tea production and two UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Byōdō-in Buddhist temple and Ujigami Shinto Shrine. The city sits along the Uji River, which flows from Lake Biwa, and its historic centre developed along the riverbanks. The eastern half of the city rises into hilly terrain, and Uji lies roughly between the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population179,626
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.8 km2.4 mi
Nearest airports
Uji: quick answers
Where is Uji?
Uji is in Uji City, Japan, about 14 km9.0 miles in a straight line from Kyoto.
How do you get to Uji?
The nearest airport is Osaka (ITM), about 52 min away by road. The nearest train station is JR小倉, about 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Uji?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 3°C38°F. The wettest month is July, with about 208 mm8.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Uji?
OpenStreetMap lists 10 museums, 36 restaurants, 36 cafés and 41 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Uji?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Kusatsu, Higashiōmi-shi and Katano.