One-day travel cost guide for Uji
A minimum spending reference compiled from prices confirmed on this site. It excludes lodging, shopping and flights. Transport uses base fares, so actual costs will be higher.
Three meals a day
| Meal type | Per meal | Three-meal total |
|---|---|---|
| Beef bowl, regular size (並盛) | ¥480–¥498≈ US$3.04–US$3.16 | ¥1,440–¥1,494≈ US$9.13–US$9.47 |
| Ramen (standard bowl) | ¥490–from ¥980≈ US$3.11–US$6.21 | ¥1,470–from ¥2,940≈ US$9.32–US$18.64 |
| Kake udon (smallest size) | from ¥360–¥440≈ US$2.28–US$2.79 | from ¥1,080–¥1,320≈ US$6.85–US$8.37 |
| Hamburger (single item) | from ¥190–from ¥280≈ US$1.2–US$1.77 | from ¥570–from ¥840≈ US$3.61–US$5.32 |
| Cheapest plate ×5 | ¥550–¥600≈ US$3.49–US$3.8 | ¥1,650–¥1,800≈ US$10.46–US$11.41 |
| 2 tuna-mayo rice balls + 1 green tea | ¥558–¥633≈ US$3.54–US$4.01 | ¥1,674–¥1,899≈ US$10.61–US$12.04 |
Chain prices are nationwide standard prices; some branches charge different prices.
Transport
Taxi (maximum fare, standard car)
¥500 for the first 0.9 km, then ¥100 every 255 m
≈ US$3.17 / US$0.63
Each company sets its fare between this maximum and the minimum. Time-based charges in slow traffic, late-night and winter surcharges, and some companies’ shorter-first-distance fares are not included.
In effect from 2025-08-06 · Official page
| Operator | Ticket | IC card | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Keihan BusUji area routes, lowest fare | ¥250≈ US$1.58 | Not listed | Official page |
Admission
| Site | Adult | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Byodoin (garden + Hoshokan Museum; Phoenix Hall interior ¥300 extra) | ¥700≈ US$4.44 | Official page |
| Tale of Genji Museum, Uji | ¥600≈ US$3.8 | Official page |
Checked 2026-10-16
Sightseeing and free passes
| Pass | Operator | Valid for | Adult | Child | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-day pass "Uji Tea Country Tour Ticket"Operator: Kyoto Keihan Bus · Valid for: 1 dayAdults only (no child fare) | Kyoto Keihan Bus | 1 day | ¥1,650≈ US$10.46 | — | Official page |
| Kyoto 1-day pass (incl. Uji Line)Operator: Keihan Railway · Valid for: Any 1 day within 3 months of purchase | Keihan Railway | Any 1 day within 3 months of purchase | ¥1,100≈ US$6.97 | ¥550≈ US$3.49 | Official page |
Public bath
One-day example
¥2,990–¥3,044≈ US$18.95–US$19.3
Calculated with 3 beef-bowl-level meals, 4 rides at the lowest fare listed on this site, and 1 public-bath visit.
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