An ancient shrine standing along the Uji-gawa River
It is said to have been founded in 313. Since it stands on the site of Emperor Ojin's villa, it was also called the Ujirikyu Hachiman. The main shrine is said to have been built in the early Kamakura period.
The main hall enshrines a wooden seated statue of Prince Uji no Wakiiratsuko.
The Looking-Back Rabbit Fortune Slip: 500 yen. Inside is a fortune slip, and the rabbit can be taken home and displayed.
According to legend, while the enshrined deity was traveling to Uji, a rabbit guided the way. Thus, a statue of the “Looking-Back Rabbit” stands in the main hall.
Uji Shrine
0774-21-3041
1 Ujiyamada, Uji-shi
15 minutes' walk from JR Uji Station
free walk
Parking for 40 cars (fee required)
WEBSITE : http://uji-jinja.com/
