One of the most beautiful rivers I have ever seen is the Uji River in Kyoto Prefecture. It flows into a long narrow lake created by the Amagase Dam, before descending past famous Byodo-in Temple to Uji City. In summer the banks are clothed in dense greenery which is reflected in the river's glassy surface. Near Uji there is a low stone wall along the bank opposite Byodo-in. From Uji Bridge up to Amagase Dam is about 3 kilometers.
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Uji River in Summer
Walk, cycle or picnic beside reflected green beauty

By Cathy Cawood
Community writer

The Uji River is so beautiful

This old suspension bridge has nothing on the other side

Reflections in smooth water

Behind Amagase Dam there is a long narrow lake

A tiny boat below a scree slide

A glimpse of a bridge swallowed up in summer growth

This looks so untouched, it could easily be New Zealand - but it's Japan

My bike leaning against the stone wall along the river bank at Uji
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