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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.

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, 2024October 1, 2024

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, 2024May 29, 2024

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, 2024May 24, 2024

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

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, 2023September 12, 2023

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!

Mukaijima is Kyoto’s underrated countryside town
Kyoto / Mountain / Travel

Mukaijima is Kyoto’s underrated countryside town

Posted on: September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

About 10 kilometers out from Kyoto station is a town called Mukaijima. Nestled between thick natural forests and mountains, it’s a must-see!

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