Uji, Kyoto
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Uji 宇治市 |
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Byōdō-in, a World Heritage Site
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 Location of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture |
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 Uji
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| Coordinates: 34°53′4″N 135°47′59″E / 34.88444°N 135.79972°ECoordinates: 34°53′4″N 135°47′59″E / 34.88444°N 135.79972°E | ||
| Country | Japan | |
| Region | Kansai | |
| Prefecture | Kyoto Prefecture | |
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| • Mayor | Tadashi Yamamoto | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 67.55 km2 (26.08 sq mi) | |
| Population (October 1, 2015) | ||
| • Total | 184,726 | |
| • Density | 2,700/km2 (7,100/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) | |
| Tree | Acer | |
| Flower | Kerria japonica | |
| Bird | Alcedo atthis | |
| Phone number | 0774-22-3141 | |
| Address | 33 Uji Biwa, Uji-shi, Kyōto-fu 611-8501 |
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| Website | www |
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Uji (宇治市 Uji-shi?) is a city on the southern outskirts of the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.
Founded on March 1, 1951, Uji is between the two ancient capitals of Nara and Kyoto. The city sits on the Uji River, which has its source in Lake Biwa.
As of October 1, 2015, Uji has an estimated population of 184,726 and is the second largest city in Kyoto Prefecture. It has an area of 67.54 km², giving it a population density of 2,735 persons per km².
In the 4th century the son of Emperor Ōjin established a palace in Uji.
Three took place here in 1180, 1184, and 1221.
Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (1358–1408) promoted cultivation of Uji tea in the area. Since then Uji has been an important production and distribution center of superior quality green tea. Tsuen tea has been served since 1160 and is still sold in the oldest tea shop in Japan and possibly the world—the Tsuen tea shop.
The final chapters of The Tale of Genji are set in Uji, attracting visiting literature buffs.
In the 15th century A.D., shimamono tea jars destined to be used in the Japanese tea ceremony were brought by the shogun from Luzon to Uji.
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