Uji: Home of Uji green tea, and the location of temple on the 10 yen coin. Uji (宇治) is a great place for a half day or one day trip from Kyoto city. Easily accessible by public transport using the Keihan or JR train. Uji attractions include: Byodoin (平等院), Mimurotoji Hydrangea Garden (三室戸寺 あじさい園) drinking the best green tea & eating matcha sweets at Byodo-in Omotesando Street. Try Masuda Chaho (ますだ茶舗) or Iwai (京の飴工房 憩和井). One of the best day trips from Kyoto and Osaka!
