Uji

Enjoy their signature seasonal vegetable steamed meal, featuring tender Kyoto pork and fresh vegetables, all while overlooking a beautiful garden.

In their own words: “Next is a steamed meal set that I visited back in February. This is Fujitora in Gion-Shijo. Their signature steaming method brings out the natural flavors of each ingredient. You can also relax while overlooking a beautiful seasonal garden. The seasonal vegetable steamed meal has arrived. The Kyoto pork is tender, flavorful, and surprisingly light.”

Take a 20-30 minute train ride from Kyoto to Uji, Japan's matcha capital, to explore its tea culture and historic sites.

In their own words: “Just 15 kilometers south of Kyoto lies the city of Uji. This place is known as Japan's matcha capital and produces some of the country's highest quality green tea.”

Visit outside of autumn leaf season for a peaceful experience and explore its beautiful Zen gardens.

In their own words: “Tofukuji is a very large Zen temple... in my opinion is definitely one of the most peaceful calming beautiful temple in all of Kyoto.”