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Ujigami Jinja Shrine

Not much too look at, we include this small shrine because UNESCO has decided, in all its wisdom, to designate it a World Heritage Site.

Ujigami-jinja Shrine image copyright Damien
Douxchamps[image © Damien Douxchamps]

Across the river from Byodo-in, this small shrine is worth a look, especially for those with a historical interest in Shinto or Kyoto history, or for those who simply want to check all the Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Sites off their list.

English address:
59 Uji Yamada, Uji-shi

Japanese address:
宇治市宇治山田59

Opening hours:
9am-4:30pm

Admission:
Free

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
10min walk from Uji Station, Keihan line

Telephone: 0774-21-4634

Website: None

Near To Here:
Ujigami-jinja Shrine is located in Kyoto’s Uji district. See our complete list of things to do in Kyoto’s Uji district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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