Uji is located between the historical cities of Nara and Kyoto. Uji is known for Byodo-in, the temple that is featured on the reverse side of the 10-yen coin. It is also known as the region where some of the best green tea in Japan, and perhaps the world, is grown, and it is home to the oldest shrine building in Japan, Ujigami Shrine. Finally, many literature fans visit Uji because it is the setting to the last 10 chapters inTales of Genji.
Official Website for Byodo-in
Uji City Tourist Association
AloJapan.com