Byodoin Omotesando

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Byodoin Omotesando

A refreshing street in front of the gate, filled with the aroma of Uji tea.

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This historic Omotesando (main approach) leads to the main gate of the World Heritage Site, Byodoin Temple. Located just a 10-minute walk from JR Uji Station and immediately across the Uji Bridge from Keihan Uji Station, it is easily accessible from both stations. Along both sides of the street, long-established Uji tea shops dating back to the Muromachi period line up, filling the air with the fragrance of tea. In 2001, the Ministry of the Environment recognized it as one of the "Top 100 Fragrant Landscapes to Pass on and Preserve."

In addition to the long-established Uji tea shops, there are plenty of stores selling unique local products of Uji and souvenir shops. There are also numerous restaurants and cafes where you can leisurely enjoy a menu full of tea-based dishes, such as tea dumplings, matcha sweets, and tea soba noodles, as well as Kyoto-style obanzai (traditional home-cooked dishes). One of the major attractions is the ability to enjoy authentic matcha soft serve ice cream from Uji tea specialty stores while walking around. Try comparing the matcha soft serve from different shops and find your favorite.

Highlights

  • A shopping street in front of the gate leading to the main entrance of the World Heritage Site, Byodoin Temple.
  • A variety of shops including long-established Uji tea shops, souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants line the street.
  • Recognized as one of the "Top 100 Fragrant Landscapes to Pass on and Preserve" by the Ministry of the Environment.

Photos

  • The atmospheric street filled with the fragrance of tea.

    The atmospheric street filled with the fragrance of tea.

  • Various shops line both sides of the street.

    Various shops line both sides of the street.

Official FAQs

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Q

Are there pamphlets or information signs in foreign languages? (Please inform us of the available languages if there are any)

A

Pamphlets are available in four languages: English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), and Korean.

Q

Are there any coin lockers available?

A

Please use the coin lockers at JR Uji Station and Keihan Uji Station.

Reviews

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  • 簡蓉

    滿推薦平等院表參道上的抹茶店哦

Details

Name in Japanese
平等院表参道
Postal Code
611-0021
Address
Uji Renge, Uji City, Kyoto
Telephone
0774-23-3334(Uji City Tourism Association)
Closed
Varies by store
Business Hours
Varies by store
Admission
Free
Access
About 8 minutes walk from Keihan Uji Station
Credit Cards
Varies by store
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)