Uji

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Next up, we will play for you... Uji is not only the world-famous home of matcha but also the complete setting for Kyoto Animation's masterpiece, "Sound! Euphonium" (KyoBuki). The city is gently divided in two by the Uji River, and every landscape echoes the youthful melodies of Kitauji High School. Stepping out of Keihan Uji Station, the unique exposed concrete architecture makes you feel as if you've stepped into the anime. Strolling along the Uji River, you can seek out the famous "Kumiko's Bench" (in front of the Igawa Water Airport), a pilgrimage site where countless fans come with their instruments to take photos. If your stamina allows, be sure to climb Mt. Daikichi in this city of shrines and temples. From the observation deck, relive the night Kumiko and Reina played the famous song "Discovery of Love" there, overlooking the lights of the entire Uji city. In that moment, you too will be "special."

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Transport Tips
Departing from Kyoto (Main Routes): Route A (Fastest): Take the JR Nara Line rapid train from Kyoto Station, approximately 17 minutes to JR Uji Station. Route B (Most Sacred Site): Transfer to the Keihan Uji Line at Sanjo Station or Nakashojima Station, and get off at the final stop, Keihan Uji Station. Reason: The characters in the anime primarily use the Keihan Line to get to and from school, and Keihan Uji Station itself is an important pilgrimage point. Reason: In the anime, characters primarily use the Keihan Electric Railway for commuting to and from school, and Keihan Uji Station itself is an important pilgrimage spot. Local Transportation: Uji's core pilgrimage sites (Byodo-in Temple, Uji River, Mt. Daikichi) are very concentrated and perfectly suitable for a walking pilgrimage.
Uji Anime Pilgrimage | Sound! Euphonium