At a Glance
Ujikami Shrine's honden exemplifies ancient Shinto construction techniques with notably elegant simplicity.
Ujikami Shrine is a UNESCO World Heritage shrine in Uji, Kyoto.
This shrine offers 1 different goshuin designs
Same as opening hours
Regular
¥500
Facilities
The divine spirits venerated at this sacred place
3 structures on the grounds
Seasonal celebrations and special occasions
Not confirmed
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What this place is believed to grant
Also called Ujikami
Uji, Kyoto Prefecture
3 recent posts
4.5
2 reviews
If you are coming by car, there is a free parking lot, and the area is usually quiet on weekdays with relatively few visitors. The shrine sits near the Uji River and is easy to pair with nearby sightseeing, but the grounds themselves are calm and uncrowded.
The main hall is a National Treasure, and the site is known for its large red torii, several subsidiary shrines, and the connection to rabbit motifs. You can also find goshuin and rabbit-shaped omikuji. The buildings and wooded precincts are best enjoyed at a slow pace.
CGChristopher Gillespie left a review
Great for a slow walk. Plenty of shade. Worth the short walk
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