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The recommended tour route is Byodoin Omotesando Matcha Street. For Matcha lovers, Uji is a paradise for foodies, with the streets full of first-rate Matcha ice cream and Matcha cakes, and even the soba noodles are green Matcha in color. For literature lovers, this is a paradise for literature and art, as the last ten chapters of The Tale of Genji, a literary masterpiece known as the Japanese Dream of the Red Chamber, take place in Uji. Anyone who has read The Tale of Genji wants to come here to trace the love, hatred and vengeance of Japanese aristocrats.

Byodoin is a temple garden with a pond and spring boat in the Heian period. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage in 1994. The most famous part is the "Phoenix Hall", which looks like a phoenix spreading its wings. Inside, the national treasure-level seated statue of Amitabha Buddha is enshrined. The admission fee is 700 yen for adults, 400 yen for junior high school students, and 300 yen for elementary school students (including the Fengxiang Hall). Here, you can also stroll along the Uji River and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery!

In Uji, the recommended old matcha shops are: [Taihoan] Opposite the Phoenix Hall, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the tea garden. Address: 2 Ujitogawa, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. [Nakamura Tokichi Uji Main Store] A popular dessert shop that offers exclusive ice cream desserts made with high-grade Uji tea, served in bamboo tubes, which is unique. Address: 10 Uji-1, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. [Ito Kyuemon Main Store] A representative old shop of Kyoto Uji tea, matcha parfait and matcha soba are highly recommended. Address: 19-3 Aramaki, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. In these old shops, you can experience the authentic flavor of Uji matcha and enjoy the deliciousness!

Recommended 2: Visit the Tale of Genji Museum, which uses multimedia sound and light effects to vividly display the charm and outline of the Tale of Genji. The museum has a model of Rokujo-in, which symbolizes the prosperity and wealth of Genji, which is very eye-catching. A quick tour takes about 2 minutes, and a careful appreciation takes 1 to 2 hours. The museum also exhibits games of the nobles of the Heian period, such as "Hebei" and Go, according to the season, and introduces the dynasty culture in an easy-to-understand way. Tickets: 600 yen for adults and 300 yen for children. Closed on Mondays, and on Tuesdays if it is a national holiday.

Genji-no-Yu is the only natural hot spring in Uji City, where you can enjoy the fun and food of hot springs in the warmth of a thousand years. It combines high technology with traditional architecture to create a pure Japanese relaxation space. The open-air bath offers shallow and deep baths, and the inner bath has a large window overlooking the garden and Kyoto's first nano-high-concentration carbonated spring. There are also massage salons, rest areas and dining areas, allowing you to spend a leisurely time here to heal your body and mind. Admission: 1,100 yen for adults and 500 yen for children (children under elementary school must be accompanied by their parents).

Nara Park is a must-see when visiting Nara. It is surrounded by famous places of interest such as Todaiji Temple and Kasuga Taisha Shrine. Each group of tourists will be given a deer biscuit worth 200 yen. Feeding the lovely deer will be your greatest pleasure here. Wakakusa Mountain in the park is a great place to overlook the scenery of Nara. Traditional activities such as "Wakakusa Burning the Mountain" are held every January. Take a leisurely stroll in the park and feel the joy of close contact with the spiritual deer. Be careful that the deer may approach you on their own initiative!

We recommend visiting Todaiji Temple, also known as the Great Kegon Temple. It was built in 752 and is the head temple of Japanese temples. The existing building was rebuilt in 1692, and two-thirds of the original building is preserved. The main hall of Todaiji Temple is the largest wooden building in the world, 57 meters wide and 50 meters deep. It houses a 15-meter-high Buddha statue, Vairocana Buddha. There are also important attractions such as the South Gate, Nigatsu-do Hall and Sangatsu-do Hall in the temple. The entrance fee is 800 yen for junior high school students and above, and 400 yen for elementary school students. Please explore this historic temple to your heart's content!

Kasuga Taisha Shrine is located in Nara Park. It was built in 710 and is part of the World Cultural Heritage. It enshrines Takeumutsuchi-no-Mikoto, Mutsu-no-Mikoto, Amagaya-no-Mikoto, and Himai. The 1.5-kilometer approach to the shrine starts at the red torii gate, and is flanked by towering cedar and birch trees. The environment is peaceful and pleasant. There are also more than 2,000 donated stone lanterns and cute Nara deer in the park. Admission: Free for the outer shrine, 700 yen for special worship in the main hall, 500 yen for adults and 200 yen for elementary school students in the national treasure hall.

Recommended lunch in Nara: Kasugano is a shopping street in front of Mt. Wakakusa, where you can enjoy delicious cuisine of different seasons while watching deer passing by. Address: 494 Zoshicho, Nara City. Kasugano Tea House: Operated by Kasuga Taisha Shrine, it offers traditional Japanese cuisine. The most popular dish is the "Manyye Porridge" made with seasonal plants. The flavors change every month, making it a good choice for replenishing energy after worshiping. Address: 160 Kasuganocho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture. Mentan-an: A famous udon noodle shop, we recommend the "Kincho Udon" and the unique "Koshika Udon", which are national delicacies in the Kansai region. Address: 30-1 Hashimotocho, Nara City, Nara Prefecture.