Ujigami shrine
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ujigami Shrine, is considered Japan’s oldest shrine, believed to have been built around 1060.
The main hall follows the nagare-zukuri architectural style with an asymmetrical curved roof. One highlight is the Kiriharasui Well, one of the oldest water sources in the country.
Access
Just 20 km from Kyoto, the easiest way to get to Uji is by taking a JR or Keihan train.
If you have theJR Pass, you can take the rapid or local train on the JR Nara Line to Uji Station. The trip takes only 20 to 30 minutes. Since these stations are very close to each other, you could easily combine your visit with a trip to Nara on the same day.
If you don’t have a Japan Rail Pass, you can take the Keihan Line train. For example, from Keihan Tofukuji Station to Keihan Uji Station, which takes about 37 minutes and costs 310 yen.
Both options are included in the Kansai Area Pass.
Price
Ujigami’s goshuin is 500 ¥.
Opening Hours
Ujigami shrine is open daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and admission is free.
For more information, visit the official Ujigami website.
