Uji is a city steeped in history and culture, located in the Kyoto Prefecture of Japan. It is renowned for its beautiful Uji River and as the setting for the final chapters of the classic Japanese literary work, "The Tale of Genji." Uji is also famous for its high-quality green tea, which has been cultivated in the area since the 1200s. Visitors to Uji can explore historical sites like the Byodoin Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Ujigami Shrine, the oldest extant shrine in Japan.