Ujigami Shrine
宇治上神社
Visit Japan's oldest shrine architecture, a UNESCO site, with unique spring water.
What it is
- UNESCO World Heritage site in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture.
- Dedicated to Uji no Wakiiratsuko no Mikoto, Emperor Ojin, and Emperor Nintoku.
- Main hall built around 1060, oldest existing shrine architecture.
What to see
- Main hall is a National Treasure.
- Worship hall from early Kamakura period is a National Treasure.
- Inner doors of main hall have Heian period paintings.
- Kasuga Shrine is an Important Cultural Property.
- Kiriharamizu spring, only remaining Uji Seven Famous Waters.
Getting there
- 10-minute walk from Keihan Uji Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府宇治市宇治山田59 Open in Google Maps
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