Ujigami Shrine
In Japanese: 宇治上神社
A World Heritage shrine whose main hall, built in the late Heian period, is regarded as the oldest surviving shrine building. The worship hall dates from the early Kamakura period. Both are National Treasures.
World Heritage; National Treasure (main hall and worship hall)
Nearby
- Byodoin Temple (Uji) ≈ 10 min by car
- Ishiyama-dera Temple ≈ 30 min by car
- Fushimi Sake District & Jikkokubune Boat ≈ 35 min by car
- Daigo-ji Temple ≈ 35 min by car
- Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji) ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 10 min on foot from Keihan Uji Sta. (Keihan Uji Line); about 20 min on foot from JR Uji Sta. (Nara Line)
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info