Uji

Uji is a metropolis at the southern outskirts of the town of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Founded on March 1, 1951, Uji is among the two ancient capitals of Nara and Kyoto. The metropolis sits at the Uji River, which has its supply in Lake Biwa. As of October 1, 2015, Uji has an expected population of 184,726 and is the second largest city in Kyoto Prefecture. It has a place of 67.54 km2, giving it a populace density of 2,735 men and women in line with km2. In the 4th century the son of Emperor Ojin established a palace in Uji.

Three battles of Uji-gawa occurred here in 1180, 1184 and 1221.Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu 1358–1408 promoted cultivation of Uji tea within the location. Since then Uji has been an important production and distribution center of superior quality green tea. Tsuen tea has been served due to the fact 1160 and remains offered inside the oldest tea save in Japan and likely the sector—the Tsuen tea keep. The very last chapters of the Tale of Genji are set in Uji, attracting traveling literature buffs. In the 15th century, shimamono tea jars destined for use in the Japanese tea rite were added by means of the shogun from Luzon to Uji.