Jōyō, Uji

Name: Jōyō
Address: Uji, Japan

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Jōyō is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan. It is halfway between Kyoto and Nara. It contains historical sites including the Shibagahara Tomb and Mito shrine. The city was founded on May 3, 1972. As of 2015, the city has an estimated population of 76,869 and a population density of 2350.5 persons per km². The total area is 32.71 km². ()

Local name: 城陽市 Area: 12.64 mi²Coordinates: 34°51'10"N, 135°46'52"E

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Nearby attractions include: Byōdō-in, Manpuku-ji, Ujigami Shrine, The Tale of Genji Museum.

2.9 miNE
Historic temple with a garden and tours
Byōdō-in, Uji
75 min walk • Byōdō-in Temple is a serene historical gem nestled in the city of Uji, Japan. This exquisite example of Buddhist Pure Land (Jodo) architecture was originally built in 998 as a countryside retreat for a powerful politician, but it was converted into a temple by his...
4.5 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Manpuku-ji, Uji
115 min walk • Ōbaku-san Manpuku-ji is a Buddhist temple located in Uji, Kyoto. It is the head temple of the Japanese Ōbaku Zen sect, named after Wanfu Temple in Fujian, China. The mountain is likewise named after Mount Huangbo, where the Chinese temple is situated.
3.2 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple,
Ujigami Shrine, Uji
82 min walk • The Ujigami Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was built as a guardian shrine for the nearby Byōdō-in, and is adjacent to the Uji Shrine.
3.3 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
The Tale of Genji Museum, Uji
85 min walk • The Tale of Genji Museum is in Uji, Kyoto, Japan. It displays the world of the early 11th century Japanese classic novel The Tale of Genji with projected images, models, and exhibitions.
1.8 miNE
Park, Sport complex, Arenas and stadiums
Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium, Uji
45 min walk • Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium is an athletic stadium in Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
3.1 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Uji Shrine, Uji
80 min walk • Uji Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is adjacent to the Ujigami Shrine.
3.2 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Kōshō-ji, Uji
81 min walk • Kōshō-ji is a Sōtō Zen in temple in Japan. It bears an abbreviated form of the name of the temple established by Eihei Dōgen in Kyoto, Kōshōhōrin-ji, but it was established four centuries after that temple was destroyed, and in a different location.
3.3 miNE
Park, Reservoir, Dam
Amagase Dam, Uji
85 min walk • The Amagase Dam is an arch dam on the Uji River just upstream from Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The main purpose of the dam is flood control but it supports a hydroelectric power station and creates the lower reservoir for the Kisenyama Pumped Storage Plant.
3.9 miS
Town
Ide
100 min walk • One of the must-see attractions in Ide is the beautiful Kaju-ji Temple, a serene sanctuary that dates back to the Heian period. The temple's tranquil gardens and ancient architecture provide a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
4.5 miW
City, Area
Yawata, Hirakata
116 min walk • Yawata is a city located in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of October 1, 2015, the city has an estimated population of 72,664, with 29,259 households and a population density of 2,984.1 persons per km². The total area is 24.35 km².
3.4 miNW
Town, Area
Kumiyama, Kyoto
87 min walk • Kumiyama is a town located in Kuse District, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. As of October 2017, the town has an estimated population of 15,589 and a density of 1,124 persons per km². The total area is 13.86 km².