A World Heritage ancient shrine possessing the oldest surviving shrine architecture in Japan (National Treasure main hall). Founded as the guardian shrine of Byodoin, it has walked alongside the history of Uji.

The exact founding date of Ujigami Shrine remains unclear, but tradition holds that it has its origins in the land associated with Prince Uji no Wakiiratsuko, a son of Emperor Ojin. The current main hall is believed to have been constructed in the late Heian period, around the latter half of the 11t…