Uji city in Kyoto offers a variety of temples and shrines. Among them, the Byodoin Temple designated as a part of the World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto is the major attraction of Uji.
It's on the south bank of Uji river. After crossing the Uji Bridge, a sharp turn to the left leads to the temple. Phoenix hall houses the Amida Buddha made by the famous Buddhist sculptor Jocho. Atop the roof stands a pair of mythical Chinese phoenixes, "ho-o", symbolizing the peace of the world.
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Amida Nyorai is in the main hall.
The beautifully symmetrical architecture is designed in the back of 10yen coin.
You see old phoenix and 26 Worshiping Bidhisattbva on cloud.
we have tea ceremony.
we have lunch
A pretty rabbit welcome us
Please wash your hands by one of the seven famous waters
You see a unique potbellied Hotei.
at your hotel either in Osaka or in Kyoto
Uji city in Kyoto offers a variety of temples and shrines. Among them, the Byodoin Temple designated as a part of the World Cultural Heritage site in Kyoto is the major attraction of Uji.
It's on the south bank of Uji river. After crossing the Uji Bridge, a sharp turn to the left leads to the temple. Phoenix hall houses the Amida Buddha made by the famous Buddhist sculptor Jocho. Atop the roof stands a pair of mythical Chinese phoenixes, "ho-o" symbolizing the peace of the world.
Cormorant fishing takes place in this river at night from mid-June to mid-August.
Uji is one of the two largest centers of tea plantations along with Shizuoka. Two types of tea are grown: sencha is a high quality green leaf tea and matcha is a powdered green tea used in the formal tea ceremonies.
You can experience the Japanese tea ceremony as well as learn how to make Uji tea and how to use the tea cups.
You can have kaiten-zushi (a conveyor belt sushi restaurant), or Japanese noodles such as udon or soba for lunch.
Manpuku-ji is the head Temple of the Obaku Zen sect, one of the three Zen sects. A particulary notable feature of the temple is the golden statue of Hotei God enshrined in the Ten-no den. The wood carving of a large fish hangs in front of the Saido diniing hall.
Why don't you visit Byodoin and experience a Japanese tea ceremony ?
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Hideo was punctual and knew his way through the labyrinth of the Japanese train and subway system. We would have been absolutely lost in Kobe without his guidance. He adjusted his tour itinerary so we could spend time in the onsen.
Thank you for your excellent review. We could enjoy seeing fresh green forest from Arima-Rokko Ropeway. We took a lot of vehicles such as shuttle bus, subway, ropeway, bus, cable car, and the like. And Arima onsen is one of the three oldest hotsprings. It has 2 public bathhouses called Kinsen (gold spring) and Ginsen (silver spring). Kinsen is said to be effective in curing various diseases such as neuralgia, rheumatism, and gastroenteritis. I wish you all the best for your good health and continued success.
Very informative and knowledgeable. Help us with savings on the transport and advised on places to see. Very friendly too.
We enjoyed having Osaka local food such as Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu for lunch. We went to most scenic spots by subway in Osaka. 1-day pass card was very convenient. I wish you and all your family good health and happiness. Thank you.
Hideo was a charming host, and everything ran very well, according to the plan he laid out. I had been wanting to see the Naruto whirlpool for a long time, and the spectacle of nature did not disappoint. The Tile museum was very intriguing in its own way. You bet to see reproduced masterpieces all in one space so it became easy to track a painters artistic progress throughout their lives rather than having to go to different countries to see art piecemeal.
I'm .very happy to receive your excellent review. Naruto whirlpool is one of the three greatest whirlppools in the world. We had a great time to watch the whirlpool at high tide. In the Otsuka Museum of Art, or The Tile museum, we could see about 1,000 full-scale paintings in porcelain panel. In particular Vatican's Sistine Chapel was represented in the front main hall. It was spectacular, wasn't it! I wish you all the best in the future. Thank you.