Kyoto Prefectural Uji Park

What it is

• A prefectural park in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture.
• Designated as a scenic park in 1949.
• Established as an urban park in 1958.
• Includes Nakanoshima district and Yorimichi Park.

What to see

• Tō-no-shima has the Thirteen-tiered Stone Pagoda.
• The pagoda is a National Important Cultural Property.
• The pagoda was built in the Kamakura period.
• Bridges connect both banks of the river.
• Surrounded by National Treasures and World Heritage Sites.

When to go

• A cherry blossom viewing spot in spring.
• Cormorant fishing can be seen in summer.
• A famous spot for autumn leaves.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.