10 Stolen Glimpses of Byodo-in Cathy Cawood Views of Byodo-in at Uji, taken from the path outside the temple grounds, with tiled roof tops rising above green trees.
Culture The Tale of Genji Museum in Uji Anonymous Fans of Murasaki Shikibu’s famous novel ‘The Tale of Genji’ should visit Uji’s excellent museum and immerse themselves in the ..
Shopping Uji Byodoin Omotesando Steve Leavett-Brown Stroll back in time in this street filled with the aroma of roasted tea and wooden merchant houses
11 Dragon Palace Gate of Koshoji Takako Sakamoto The 'Koto Slope', a pathway to Koshoji Temple in Uji City, Kyoto, is famous for the beautiful autumn leaves on either side..
8 Beyond Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Takako Sakamoto There are other temples inside the premises of Byodo-in Temple Complex in Uji City in Kyoto. Don't forget to visit them when..
14 Culture The Phoenix Hall of Byōdō-in Hugo Kempeneer Phoenix hall looks colorful with its new vermilion paint. Inside Chudo of Phoenix Hall is statue of Amitabha Tathagata, dating back..
15 Culture Ming Style Beauty in Manpuku-ji Tomoko Kamishima Ming Style Beauty in Manpuku-ji: The floors of the corridors, passageways, and insides of the halls are covered with diamond-s..
13 Culture Cormorant Fishing on the Uji River Takako Sakamoto Unique Cormorant Fishing on the Uji River has a long history. Held from mid June to late Sept.