Uji One-Day Cultural and Shopping Tour Including Nintendo Museum

Day 1: Culture and Shopping

Uji, Japan on May 25, 2025

8:00am

Depart from Kyoto Station to Uji Station

Take the JR Nara Line Rapid Service from Kyoto Station to Uji Station; the ride takes about 25 minutes.
JPY240, 0h25m

8:30am

Breakfast at Nakatanidou

Enjoy traditional yomogi mochi and freshly made Japanese sweets at Nakatanidou, a famous mochi shop opening at 8am.
JPY600, 0h30m

9:00am

Stroll Ujigami Shrine and Uji Shrine

Visit these historic shrines that mark the spiritual heart of Uji. Both are open all day with free entry.
Free, 1h0m

10:15am

Experience Traditional Shopping on Uji Junto Shopping Street

Explore traditional shops selling Uji tea, sweets, crafts, and souvenirs along this charming street full of local culture and history.
Varies, 1h0m

11:30am

Lunch at Obubu Tea Farms Café

Savor a healthy lunch featuring locally grown ingredients and signature Uji green tea in the café open till 3pm.
JPY1200, 1h0m

12:45pm

Visit Byodo-in Temple

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for the Phoenix Hall and beautiful architecture, open 8am to 5pm.
JPY600, 1h0m

2:00pm

Travel to Nintendo Museum, Kyoto (nearest station: Karasuma Oike Station)

Take the train from Uji Station to Karasuma Oike Station in Kyoto area (approx. 50 minutes) to visit the Nintendo Museum.
JPY600, 0h50m

2:50pm

Explore Nintendo Museum

Discover the history and evolution of Nintendo, including classic games and consoles. The museum opens at 10am and closes at 6pm.
JPY1000, 1h30m

4:30pm

Return to Kyoto Station

Take the train back to Kyoto Station, approximately 15 minutes travel time.
JPY220, 0h15m

5:00pm

Dinner at Katsukura near Kyoto Station

Enjoy crispy and tender tonkatsu in a comfortable setting. Open from 5pm to 10pm.
JPY2000, 1h30m
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