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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!

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!

Buying a bicycle in Japan – reviewing Kon’s Cycle in Uji, Kyoto
Cycling / Kyoto / Sports and Fitness / Uji

Buying a bicycle in Japan – reviewing Kon’s Cycle in Uji, Kyoto

Posted on: August 28, 2023July 29, 2025

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.

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