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
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
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
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?
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
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!
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!
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!
Buying a bicycle in Japan – reviewing Kon’s Cycle in Uji, Kyoto
Kon’s Cycle is your one-stop shop for all your bicycle needs in Japan! Here’s how my experience at the Uji branch in Kyoto went down.