Join us on a journey to Uji, Japan, renowned as the heartland of matcha and green tea. In this immersive travel vlog, we explore the quaint, serene town of Uji, rich in history and culture.
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🌉 Uji Bridge Exploration: We begin at the historic Uji Bridge, dating back to 646, a monumental site of ancient battles and a symbol of the town’s enduring legacy.
🍵 Oldest Tea Shop Visit: Delight in a visit to the oldest tea shop in Uji, where we uncover the secrets of matcha-making, a craft perfected by generations who once served the emperor himself.
🏺 Pottery Legacy: Marvel at the craftsmanship of a family dedicated to pottery for nine generations, dating back to the 1600s. Witness the uniqueness of each handmade piece, embodying centuries of tradition.
🍃 Matcha Making Class: Learn the art of preparing matcha and green tea in an idyllic setting overlooking the river, a serene experience for tea enthusiasts.
🚂 Journey to Uji: Follow our travel experience from Osaka to Uji, navigating trains and absorbing the picturesque landscapes along the way.
🌸 Discover Renga Street: Stroll through Uji’s old town, Renga Street, lined with historic shops and delightful eateries. Enjoy local culinary delights and uncover the charms of this lesser-known gem.
🏯 Tranquil Temples: Take a serene walk through Uji’s temples, offering a peaceful escape from the bustling tourist spots in nearby Kyoto and Osaka.
📜 History and Culture: Immerse yourself in the rich history of Uji, from its role in the Genpei War to its current status as a center of cultural heritage.
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Experience the beauty, history, and cultural richness of Uji through our eyes. Whether you’re a tea lover, a history enthusiast, or simply in search of a serene getaway, this video is your gateway to one of Japan’s hidden treasures.
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Welcome to uji Japan the heart of matcha and green tea across the entire island uji has a long history but today it is a quaint and quiet town in this video we’ll see the uji bridge which was founded in 646 by a monk and was the
Sight of a major battle obai tea from the oldest tea shop in the city we’ll see how much a tea is made from those who are known to have served the emperor himself we’ll purchase Ceramics from a family that is making Pottery for nine Generations dating to the 1600s and
Finally we’ll learn how to make matcha and green tea properly with a wonderful view of the river down below but first we have to get to uji most visitors who try to get to uji will arrive from either Kyoto or Osaka from Kyoto or Osaka you’re most likely
Coming in by train for this video I’m getting there via Osaka and for me it’s about an hour and a half train trip and it requires me to transfer twice after the hour and a half and after having to navigate several different train stations we were finally
Able to be on our last train and we arrived at about 11:30 in the afternoon when you arrive into uji you will arrive at the uji train station which is conveniently located right next to the river and in the heart of the Town one of the first things that you’ll see as
You walk into the old town is the uji bridge which you’ll have to cross in order to get to the Main Street the uji bridge today stands as a testament to the city’s history it was built in the early 2000s but maintains some of the original ornamentation from an earlier
Bridge that stood here bridge is the site of the start of the gpai war which took place between 1180 and 1185 the war was a rivalry between two separate Clans in Japan with one side supporting a prince the prince fled to the city of uji and sought the shelter
With monks the monks to protect the prince started to dismantle the bridge before the enemy forces could arrive however this did not prevent their Advance the enemy started to cross the bridge no matter what and this image depicts this battle known as the first battle of uji when you cross the bridge
You’ll be in the heart of ui’s Old Town this Main Street is known as renga and it’s going to be where all your old shops are but more importantly it’s where some of the best eateries are we’re going to grab some chicken before we go out and check out some of the
Shops we found this great little place that does this kind of fried pork with some rice and some Curry absolutely delicious and it comes with some miso soup some green tea and everything only cost about $7 after we finished our meal it was time to start doing some shopping we
Went across the street and started walking down renja street the the original old street that follows the river this is going to be where you find some of the most exciting shopping and where most of the tourists are going to be but even then the tourists aren’t that many compared to neighboring towns
Like Osaka and Kyoto this little shop here is actually one of the best shops in the entire area it’s not the oldest tea shop in the region but it is absolutely one that has old school Vibes the women who run it are absolutely delightful you can buy some matcha green
Tea and even some snack I really recommend these they are matcha biscuits kind of like a cracker with some matcha cream in between I grabbed a pack for myself to take home go ahead and explore the store everything in here feels like you’re in a little bit of
Hogwarts or olivanders from Harry Potter well worth a Visit but right next door is where the main shopping is going to be if you’re interested in history this here is the oldest tea shop in uji and it dates to several hundred years ago the inside of the shop doesn’t have the same old school Vibes but it’s well worth a visit
Especially if you can talk to the locals about this history you can pick up some green tea some matcha accessories including these matcha bowls well worth your time just next door to this is one of my favorite shops in uji you’ll be immediately attracted to this machine
Which is quite loud and stands just outside the shop and you’ll will also be met by a proud owner who talks about how his tea is one of the favorite teas of the emperor himself and even has a nice set of pictures to prove it this is kind
Of a tea shop and Museum all rolled into one it produces some of the best quality matcha in the region and you can see the process of roasting the tea leaves to grinding it up and making of the matcha powder you can easily spend a half hour
In the store to learn about the process of making matcha and highly recommend to explore some of their wees so you can Pur some really highend matcha if you’re a fan of it when you finish with ringer Street take some time to stroll around this
Side of the river for us it was Secure a season or at least the start of it and we got to see a few blooms the antique Bridges make for a wonderful way to cross this beautiful River and to take in the views of the mountain and the
River itself along the way you’ll see a couple different temples I encourage you to spend a little bit of time and stroll through these areas they’re quiet and not overcrowded like the temples that you’ll find in Kyoto and neighbor Osaka uji itself is a beautiful Landmark it’s
Wonderful to just stroll along this old cobblestone street and take in the views of the river and the old town across the way I recommend spending at least an hour just taking your time and doing lovely little walks but while you do that you might want to stop in this shop
Here this is one of the oldest pottery shops of the entire region this shop is owned by a family who’s been making Pottery in the area for over nine generations and they can trace their lineage back to the 1600s the Shop’s Pottery is on the high-end side and you’re going to pay
For that but what you get is not only superb quality Pottery but also a wonderful story to go along with it every piece in here is unique and handmade the reason why this Pottery is so unique and special is because all of it is sourced from clay that comes from
The neighboring Mountain meaning not only is this Pottery unique to the region the clay that it is made from is also quite unique and it has unique properties even if you don’t have a lot of money to spend on the pottery there are still some pieces that are
Affordable and can fit most budgets they’re closer to the counter and be sure to check them out while you’re in the store make sure you take a few minutes to at least admire the wonderful view of the bridge and the uji river just outside after this we strolled down the river a
Little further and found this quaint little shop after talking to some locals this is a special tea house that not only produces some really quality green tea and matcha they also instruct you and how to make it yourself and the different processes to develop the full Aroma of the green tea I highly
Recommend this it’s about $10 a person and is about an hourong experience and while you enjoy your matcha and green tea you can again have beautiful views of the river down below unfortunately it was time after this to catch our train back to Osaka we did
Everything in this video in about 5 or 6 hours and we really took our time to see the city I could easily see spending the night here or several nights and enjoying the scenery uji is an absolutely beautiful piece of Japan be sure to subscribe and follow this
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Nice video! Great to watch your videos outside of the NLP world too!