Ujigami-jinja Shrine

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The main shrine building of this Shinto shrine is believed to be Japan’s oldest example of shrine architecture and is dedicated to Prince Uji no Wakiiratsuko, Emperor Ojin, and Emperor Nintoku. The main shrine building, a National Treasure, is thatched with hinoki bark and is flanked on either side by inner shrines. All three buildings are built in the same nagare-zukuri architectural style. The front shrine standing in front of the main shrine building, a National Treasure, is built with hinoki cypress felled in the early Heian period and is a rare example of the ancient shinden-zukuri architectural style. In 1994, the entire grounds of the shrine were registered as part of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto” World Heritage listing.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Ujishi Uji Yamada 59 Map
Area: Around Uji Area
Phone: 0774214634
Hours: 9:00-16:00 (filling in the red stamp)
* 16:30 complete gates shut
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Available(13spaces)
*Only when staying at Grounds
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available (Grounds no smoking)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Pet friendly: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Itineraries about this spot

Review

Beautiful cherry trees

Reviewed : 2020.04.28

Beautiful cherry trees within the shrine area:A must see during the sakura-season. Also beautifully located at the Uji-River - really worth a visit.
Scenic walk along Uji

Reviewed : 2019.12.10

Ujigami Shrine was famous and easily accessible by visitors. The environment was peaceful but the shrine was small.
Not the most exciting shrine, however, you never know what will go on the day you visit

Reviewed : 2019.11.17

There are lots of top 10 lists of the popular shrines and temples in the area. As long as one in my immediate geography, it never hurts to spend a few minutes to wander through one; wash your hands...