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Uji

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Updated Saturday, October 31, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Uji?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Uji month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Uji are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 19–23°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and June the wettest (about 252 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January8.3-0.4557.4
February9.20.2667.5
March13.73.81118.2
April18.78.61468.6
May23.113.41819.1
June26.718.12528.7
July30.722.92449.6
August32.224.017710.5
September28.420.61848.5
October21.913.61877.7
November16.37.2747.9
December10.61.7577.5

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What is being reported around Uji

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People and places shaping Uji

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Past and future events in Uji

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1180

    The first battle of Uji in 1180 was the first clash of the Genpei War.

  2. Documented history · 1184

    Later in the war, two factions of Genji clashed at the second battle of Uji in 1184.

  3. Documented history · 1221

    In 1221, the Jōkyū War was decided at the third battle of Uji, in which forces of the Kamakura shogunate defeated the retired emperor Go-Toba, consolidating the shogunate's control over Japan and the Hōjō clan's control over the shogunate.

  4. Documented history · 1358

    Shōgun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (1358–1408) promoted cultivation of Uji tea in the area.

Current public leadership

  • Atsuko Matsumura

    Wikidata currently records this person as Uji's head of government. Japanese politician and physician.

People associated with this place

  • Yoshiyuki Hasegawa

    Wikidata records Uji as this person's place of birth. Japanese association football player.

  • Makoto Kakuda

    Wikidata records Uji as this person's place of birth. Japanese association football player.

  • Yusuke Nakatani

    Wikidata records Uji as this person's place of birth. Japanese association football player.

  • Takanori An'yōji

    Japanese professional shogi player

  • Masako Chiba

    Japanese long-distance runner

Historical figures

  • Shōgun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu

    Named in the source's account of History, with dates 1358–1408.

Local business and employers

  • Kyoto Animation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Uji. Japanese animation studio.

  • Tsuen Tea

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Uji. Tea house in Uji, Kyoto, Japan.

  • Kyoto Biken Laboratories

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Uji. Company in Kyoto, Japan.

  • Happy Co., Ltd.

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Uji.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Uji, in brief

Uji is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Uji took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Uji

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Uji

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Uji

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Uji

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Uji

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08 · Questions

Questions about Uji

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Uji

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Uji located and what are its coordinates?

Uji is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 34.8904, 135.8032, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Uji?

Uji has a recorded population of approximately 192,925 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Uji?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Uji include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Uji?

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