As soon as you exit Uji Station, you can see Uji Bridge spanning the Uji River. As one of Uji's most iconic sights, strolling along the riverbank in the summer breeze is especially relaxing.
When I visited Uji in the summer, I unexpectedly came across the summer-only “Nighttime Cormorant Fishing Sightseeing Boat” on my way back. Cormorant fishing is a traditional Japanese fishing technique in which a fisherman steers a small boat and uses cormorants to catch fish under the glow of lights in the darkness. Uji's nighttime cormorant fishing is usually held from July to September. Riding a boat along the Uji River while watching this traditional skill is a very unique experience.
