Featured Hotels Near Uji City History Document Museum

Uji Riverfront Villa is ideal, located just a 5-minute walk from the archives. Its traditional Japanese garden-facing rooms provide serene morning views of the Uji River and distant Fushimi Inari’s red torii gates. The hotel offers authentic tea ceremony experiences and complimentary guided tours through local heritage sites. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to private cultural events

Yes, Uji Onsen Ryokan is only 300 meters away—just a 10-minute stroll. It features free bicycle rentals, wheelchair-accessible pathways, and underfloor heating in each room, perfect for cooler seasons. Guests receive a matcha dessert box upon check-in and can join seasonal tea harvest workshops on-site. Accessible via HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo and local transport passes

Absolutely. Cha no Sato Honke sits directly across from the archives and has been serving handcrafted matcha ice cream since the 19th century. Its interior blends Edo-period wood beams with minimalist modern design, offering a peaceful view of a moss pond and stone lanterns. Try their "Matcha Trio Set"—matcha mochi, matcha soba noodles, and matcha mille-feuille—for a true taste of Uji's culinary legacy

Walk north along the Uji River Greenway for 15 minutes to reach Futamiyama Kofun and Shiragami Shrine, surrounded by centuries-old cherry trees and moss-covered paths. Free audio guides are available via smartphone app, narrating stories from the Heian period at each stop. At dusk, don’t miss the Uji River Night Light Show, where projected animations tell ancient tales across the water surface every Saturday evening

Yes, Uji Bunka Guesthouse offers daily 9 AM expert-led heritage tours conducted by local historians. Visitors explore the archives’ ancient pottery galleries and waka poetry collection before participating in a hands-on matcha grinding workshop using traditional mortars. All activities are included in your stay—reserve slots through HopeGoo for early access to limited group sizes

Uji Koizumi Inn features spacious family suites with three bedrooms, ideal for multi-generational stays. Each suite includes a kids’ play corner, children’s yukata robes, and access to a parent-child tea ceremony workshop. The property also boasts a mini garden with bamboo swings and a smoke-free environment with air purification systems. Book through HopeGoo to receive complimentary local excursion vouchers