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Bowling in Japan – visiting Lapyuta Bowl in Uji, Kyoto
Kyoto / Sports and Fitness / Uji

Bowling in Japan – visiting Lapyuta Bowl in Uji, Kyoto

Posted on: March 16, 2025March 16, 2025

It was my first time bowling in Japan, and in Kyoto no less. It was quite surreal being the only foreigners here at Lapyuta Bowl.

Exploring Obaku Park – Uji’s largest community and sports center
Kyoto / Park / Sports and Fitness / Uji

Exploring Obaku Park – Uji’s largest community and sports center

Posted on: December 30, 2024December 30, 2024

Obaku is home to the famous Manpukuji Temple, but just around the corner from there is a scenic community campus known as Obaku Park.

A trip to Obaku – visiting the Chinese Manpukuji Temple
Culture / Kyoto / Temple / Uji

A trip to Obaku – visiting the Chinese Manpukuji Temple

Posted on: December 28, 2024December 28, 2024

Known as Kyoto’s “Chinese Temple” because of its origins, Manpukuji is the head temple of the Japanese Obaku Zen school.

Minamioshima Park is a meditative escape by the Uji River
Kyoto / Park / Uji

Minamioshima Park is a meditative escape by the Uji River

Posted on: December 27, 2024December 27, 2024

As a writer, the best thing about Japan is that there’s so much to write about! Minamioshima Park invokes feelings that must be expressed.

Nishi-Uji Park – a great place for wall tennis!
Kyoto / Park / Sports and Fitness / Uji

Nishi-Uji Park – a great place for wall tennis!

Posted on: November 28, 2024November 28, 2024

A beautiful park in Uji’s west, Nishi-Uji Park is a community center with playgrounds, basketball courts, and best of all, a tennis wall!

Exploring the mysterious beauty of Ujigawa Park
Kyoto / Park / Uji

Exploring the mysterious beauty of Ujigawa Park

Posted on: November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Ujigawa Park is a large piece of land that stretches far along the Uji River and is home to scenic mountain views and colorful farmlands.

C&C Cafe is serving up the best acai bowls in Kyoto!
Drinks / Food / Kyoto / Uji

C&C Cafe is serving up the best acai bowls in Kyoto!

Posted on: October 31, 2024March 1, 2025

In Kyoto’s city of Uji, a small and humble store called C&C Cafe is dedicated to consistently producing high-quality acai bowls.

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, 2024October 22, 2024

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, 2024October 21, 2024

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, 2024October 12, 2024

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.

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, 2024April 24, 2024

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, 2024February 28, 2024

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?

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