It is a quiet place, located across the Uji River from Byodoin Temple, prominent UNESCO World-Heritage site. This is not flashy, but it's not plain either, producing a solemn atmosphere. Ujigami Shrine became recognized as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1994 together with other shrines and temples in the Kyoto area. Ujigami Shrine is the oldest extant shrine architecture in Japan.
別格に有名な宇治平等院での喧騒が、ここでは嘘のようになくなる。宇治上神社、ここも世界遺産である。世界遺産にしてはあまりにも静かである。神社建築としては現存最古とされ、ただならぬ雰囲気が漂っている。Kozan-ji Temple is located in a peaceful mountain valley in the Takao area. Takao (高雄) is a sparsely populated, mountainous area. Takao becomes most popular during the autumn leaf season, which usually peaks around mid November.
Kozanji Temple dates back to 774 and is recognized as a World Heritage Site. Inside Kozanji, visitors can see what is considered Japan's first manga, a scroll depicting animals in a satire of the court life of the Heian Period.
Kozanji Temple dates back to 774 and is recognized as a World Heritage Site. Inside Kozanji, visitors can see what is considered Japan's first manga, a scroll depicting animals in a satire of the court life of the Heian Period.
In another first, Kozanji claims to be the original site of tea cultivation in Japan. The original tea plantation has recently been restored for visitors to see.