Uji, Kyoto
Uji (Japanese宇 治 市, -shi) is a city in Japan Kyoto Prefecture south of Kyoto.
Attractions
In it lies the Temple Byodo-In, built in 1053 and the Shinto shrine Ujigami -jinja, which were taken both in 1994 as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Historic Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities ). Uji is the site of numerous temples and shrines, including the and the main temple of the Obaku -shu Zen, the Obakusan Mampuku -ji.
History
Uji owes its early rise to its favorable location on the River Uji, which was an important waterway, particularly in historic times. As early as the 4th century, it is said, built the Emperor's son Ojin a palace here. The construction of a bridge in Uji in the year 646 by the Buddhist priest Doto reinforced the importance of the settlement.
As 794 the capital was moved to Heian - kyō, the beautifully landscaped Uji south of the new capital city was a popular residence for the nobility. One of these noble villas of the Heian period, which passed into the possession of the regent Fujiwara no Michinaga was finally dedicated by his son Fujiwara no Yorimichi as a temple of Byodo-in.
Economy
In addition to the limitations imposed by river and bridge and reinforced by the proximity to the capital position as a trading center Uji owes its economic importance to tea. Since the introduction of tea in Japan by Zen priest Eisai in the 12th century Uji was a center for the production of outstanding teas. Even today relate temple and Chado - houses their tea from Uji. The grams of premium tea ( Tenju Premium) achieved a price of up to 200 yen.
Traffic
- Road National Road 24
- JR Nara Line
- Kintetsu Kyoto Line
- Keihan Uji Line
Adjacent Cities and Towns
- Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto
- Jōyō
- Kumiyama
- Ujitawara
- Otsu Cities