Step back into Japan’s golden age of Heian court culture on an immersive architectural and heritage journey in Uji. Designed for history lovers, photo creators, and tea enthusiasts, this curated walk bypasses standard commercial routes to focus on 1,000-year-old Pure Land garden design and Imperial tea craftsmanship. Meet your expert local guide at JR Kyoto Station before taking a scenic local train ride together to Uji. Stroll along Byodoin Omotesando—a historic avenue lined with centuries-old timber tea houses that once supplied shoguns and nobility. Learn how legendary tea masters perfected green tea and matcha production while admiring preserved Edo-era shopfronts. Next, enter the grounds of Byodoin Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure designed to represent the Buddhist Pure Land paradise on Earth. Stand before the majestic Phoenix Hall, famously depicted on Japan’s 10-yen coin, and marvel at its vermilion pillars reflected in the surrounding lotus pond. Conclude your exploration along the scenic banks of the Uji River. Cross the vibrant red Tachibana Bridge, absorb the tranquil mountain views, and receive personalized recommendations for local heritage matcha shops before concluding your walk. Highlights: • Discover UNESCO Byodoin Temple and its iconic 10-yen coin Phoenix Hall • Learn 1,000 years of Heian court history and Pure Land garden design • Stroll historic Byodoin Omotesando, home to centuries-old tea merchants • Walk across the vibrant red Tachibana Bridge along the scenic Uji River