Mimuroto-ji Temple in Uji, nicknamed the “Temple of Flowers,” in spring, visitors can enjoy 20,000 azaleas and 1,000 rhododendrons blooming in the beautiful gardens.

Mimuroto-ji Temple（三室戸寺）

Address : Shigatani-21 Todo, Uji, Kyoto 611-0013

Hours : 08:30 to 15:40

Admission : 1000 yen

Access : the easiest way is to take the Keihan Uji line from Chushojima to Mimurodo station. The temple is a 15-minute walk. Exit the station left, cross the tracks and keep walking straight.

Bus : Alternatively, there is the hourly 43 bus to the temple from JR Uji station or Keihan Uji station (20 minutes, 210 yen).