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Amagase Forest Park is home to some of Kyoto’s best scenery
Hiking / Kyoto / Uji

Amagase Forest Park is home to some of Kyoto’s best scenery

Posted on: October 22, 2024August 1, 2025

A place where families and friends gather for hiking and camping activities, Amagase Forest Park is a scenic wonderland in Uji, Kyoto.

Umanose Observation Deck offers scenic views of Amagase Forest
Hiking / Kyoto / Uji

Umanose Observation Deck offers scenic views of Amagase Forest

Posted on: October 21, 2024August 1, 2025

Hidden in the wilderness of Amagase Forest Park, the Umanose Observation Deck is a small viewing platform overlooking Uji’s city and nature.

Exploring the scenic beauty of Kyoto’s Amagase Dam
Hiking / Kyoto / Uji

Exploring the scenic beauty of Kyoto’s Amagase Dam

Posted on: October 12, 2024August 1, 2025

Nestled in the mountains of Uji, the green tea capital of the world, is the scenic Amagase Dam which divides the Uji River and Seta River.

A tale of two rivers – the beautiful Yamashina-Uji intersection
Kyoto / Uji / Yamashina

A tale of two rivers – the beautiful Yamashina-Uji intersection

Posted on: October 1, 2024August 1, 2025

Representing two distinct wards of Kyoto prefecture, the Yamashina River and Uji River intersect at this beautiful location near Mukaijima.

Exploring Kangetsukyo station – a stunning stop by the Uji River
Kyoto / Travel / Uji

Exploring Kangetsukyo station – a stunning stop by the Uji River

Posted on: May 29, 2024July 30, 2025

A small station in a scenic place, Kangetsukyo station offers serene walking trails and stunning views of the Uji River and Yodogawa Bridge.

Exploring the Yodogawa Bridge – Mukaijima’s signature landmark
Architecture / Bridge / Kyoto / Uji

Exploring the Yodogawa Bridge – Mukaijima’s signature landmark

Posted on: May 24, 2024July 30, 2025

The small humble town of Mukaijima is home to the iconic Yodogawa Bridge crossing over Kyoto’s beautiful Uji River.

5 things to do in Uji – the matcha green tea capital of the world
Drinks / Food / Kyoto / Uji

5 things to do in Uji – the matcha green tea capital of the world

Posted on: April 24, 2024July 30, 2025

Known as the matcha green tea capital of the world, Uji is a naturally beautiful city with ideal farming conditions and plenty to do!

Mt. Daikichi offers a stunning view of Uji – Japan’s green tea capital
Kyoto / Mountain / Uji

Mt. Daikichi offers a stunning view of Uji – Japan’s green tea capital

Posted on: February 28, 2024July 30, 2025

It’s the land where the world’s most beloved matcha green tea flavors come from, and what better way to see Uji than atop Mt. Daikichi?

Where can you find the best matcha green tea ice cream in Kyoto?
Agriculture / Drinks / Food / Kyoto / Uji

Where can you find the best matcha green tea ice cream in Kyoto?

Posted on: February 19, 2024July 30, 2025

Uji (Kyoto) is the matcha green tea capital of the world, and having lived here for a year now, these are my top 5 matcha ice cream spots!

Top 5 most naturally beautiful areas in the Kyoto prefecture
Kyoto / Mountain / Travel / Uji

Top 5 most naturally beautiful areas in the Kyoto prefecture

Posted on: September 26, 2023July 30, 2025

The Kyoto prefecture is considered Japan’s place of natural scenic beauty. Here are my top 5 locations of natural beauty in Kyoto!

Byodoin Omotesando – Kyoto’s very own matcha green tea street!
Cafe / Drinks / Food / Restaurants / Uji

Byodoin Omotesando – Kyoto’s very own matcha green tea street!

Posted on: September 21, 2023July 29, 2025

Around the corner from Uji station by the famous Uji River across the Uji Bridge (I said Uji too much) is Kyoto’s dedicated green tea street!

Cycling along the Uji River is a breathtaking way to see Kyoto!
Cycling / Kyoto / Sports and Fitness / Uji

Cycling along the Uji River is a breathtaking way to see Kyoto!

Posted on: September 12, 2023July 29, 2025

The Uji River is a massive body of water that stretches from Kyoto all the way through to Osaka, offering breathtaking scenery along the way!

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