Pickup points and meeting tips
- Keihan Uji Station and JR Uji Station sit on either side of the river; tell the driver which one you mean.
- For Byodo-in, groups use designated parking and walk the Byodo-in Omotesando lane lined with tea shops.
- The Uji Bridge area is a well-known meeting reference between the two stations.
- For the Tale of Genji Museum or Ujigami Shrine, the east bank near Keihan Uji Station is closer.
Vehicle access
The tea-shop lanes and riverside paths are best walked; coaches use a designated drop-off and the group continues on foot. Vans can approach more closely on main roads. Uji is busy in spring and around the summer cormorant fishing season.
Traditional lanes favor a designated coach drop-off followed by walking.
Luggage
Matcha and tea purchases are light, but walking with suitcases on the narrow lanes is impractical; keep bags in the vehicle. Uji works well as a stop between Kyoto and Nara with luggage aboard.
Typical drive times
| Kyoto Station | approx. 30–45 min |
|---|---|
| Nara ParkKeinawa Expressway | approx. 40–55 min |
| Osaka UmedaDaini-Keihan / Meishin | approx. 50–70 min |
| Fushimi Inari Taisha | approx. 20–30 min |
| Kansai International Airport (KIX) | approx. 75–100 min |
Approximate, without traffic delays.
Combine in one charter day
- Byodo-in
- Ujigami Shrine
- Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Nara Park
Recommended vehicles
Places and pickup areas to consider
- Byodoin Temple
- Uji River
- Uji tea district
Locations are described for trip planning. Service availability, exact pickup access, fares and driver allocation are confirmed in your written quotation.