【京都 宇治観光】初夏の宇治体験旅。ハートの紫陽花と寺そば、抹茶作りと食べ歩き｜三室戸寺｜宝蔵院｜朝日焼｜上林三入本店｜杣｜アトリエルージュ｜ジェラートバンビ

【京都 宇治観光】初夏の宇治体験旅。ハートの紫陽花と寺そば、抹茶作りと食べ歩き｜三室戸寺｜宝蔵院｜朝日焼｜上林三入本店｜杣｜アトリエルージュ｜ジェラートバンビ

Hello, this is Mini. I’m touring Uji in early summer. Starting with a temple famous for its hydrangeas. I arrived just in time for opening, but it was already bustling with people. The hydrangea water basin is so beautiful! The fresh hydrangeas are so refreshing. This statue is a “komahebi” (guardian snake) rather than a “komainu” (guardian dog)—a snake god of wealth with a happy, auspicious face. Everyone strokes its ears, whiskers, and tail to receive blessings of wealth. Before heading to the hydrangea garden, I first stopped by the main hall. In front of the hall, I found a very large lotus pond. I found out there are 250 lotus pots, totaling approximately 100 varieties. When they all bloom, it might truly be like paradise…? I was worried about whether the hydrangeas would bloom with the chill of spring and the early summer sun, but they were in full bloom on this day! I was able to see a variety of colorful hydrangeas. Some were slightly sunburned, but most were blooming vigorously. There were many varieties of hydrangeas, from familiar ones to ones I’d never seen before. These hydrangeas have cute, star-shaped petals. These hydrangeas look like sparklers. They come in a variety of colors and shapes, so you’ll never get bored of looking at them all. With approximately 20,000 hydrangeas planted, you can see hydrangeas everywhere—it’s truly beautiful. This is my personal favorite hydrangea. I was mesmerized by the petals, which look like they were painted with colored pencils. There are apparently 50 varieties, but it’s hard to tell them all apart… But each hydrangea was so beautiful I was completely captivated. This is a temple I’d like to visit again in a different season. I took a train one stop to Manpukuji Temple, a temple recently designated a National Treasure. It’s less than a five-minute walk from the station, and the temple is built in the Chinese Ming Dynasty style, with a unique architectural style. True to its advertising as an “unpopulated national treasure,” you can have the empty scenery all to yourself. Kyoto’s tourist spots used to be this crowded during the off-season, too. The entire area is incredibly vast. The hanging objects in the foreground and background are apparently ritual implements used to announce the time. The fish-shaped “Kaipan” bell has a cute, unique expression. (Apparently, it’s actually the prototype of the mokugyo…?) When you snap your fingers inside this bell, it echoes and produces a beautiful sound. (Very similar to the sound at the beginning of the Nintendo Switch commercial.) The swastika pattern is also rare in temples. It was a mysterious temple, a strange blend of exoticism and Japanese aesthetics. Actually, my destination in Obaku was the following place. I wanted to try the “tera soba” (ramen) served at Hozoin , a sub-temple of Manpukuji Temple. You might wonder why ramen at a temple? The temple is home to approximately 60,000 “Tetsuganban Issaikyo Woodblocks,” Important Cultural Properties containing Buddhist scriptures . A portion of the price is donated to cover the costs of their preservation and maintenance. I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to say this about a temple, but the atmosphere is very homey. Since it’s served at a temple, it’s made entirely with plant-based ingredients. The flavor apparently changes with the seasons, so I want to try every season! The temple soba, this time, was light soy sauce flavored. The clear soup was light yet flavorful, and incredibly delicious! The toppings, inspired by the five colors of Buddhism, created an exquisite change of flavor, and I couldn’t stop eating. On this day, they also had mixed rice with glutinous rice (takikomi gohan). [cite_start] This was also simply seasoned, and went perfectly with the light ramen. [cite: 2] After the meal, we were given a tour inside. The “Tetsuganban Issaikyo Woodblock” is said to be the origin of manuscript paper and Ming-style typefaces. I love fonts, so I was impressed by the beauty of the actual blockblock. Thank you for the meal. The flavor was so rich it was hard to believe it was all plant-based. We headed to Uji Station. A bakery close to the station. It’s a healthy bakery that specializes in natural yeast and organic ingredients. They have a wide selection of breads, especially hard types! The aroma of wheat is wonderful. They have a wide variety of donut flavors, so it’s hard to decide which one to get. You can also eat in inside the shop, which was renovated from an old house. The atmosphere is wonderful. Apparently, the lighting was made from a repurposed musical instrument, and it ‘s super cute! I’m looking forward to trying the hand-kneaded bread! I stumbled across this shop while walking from the bakery toward Ujibashi Street. They have so many chocolate-infused drinks! They all look delicious. I had a chocolate drink and a peach frappe. The chocolate drink tasted like I was drinking chocolate whipped cream. The peach frappe was also exquisitely paired with the white chocolate. The chocolate had a truly authentic flavor, and it was so delicious I couldn’t stop eating it. I walked all the way to the Uji River, so I took a short break. I bought a sandwich there. It was packed with vegetables. Fresh, crunchy vegetables and bread with a strong wheat aroma…delicious. With my hunger full, I headed to my first experience of the day. Asahiyaki is a Uji pottery manufacturer with a history of about 400 years, using Uji clay. I was recently searching for tableware and happened upon this shop. They have a wide selection of dishes with distinctive, soft colors. Each one has a soothing texture. Today, I’m participating in a pottery experience at this pottery manufacturer. I’m looking forward to it. I hope I can make dishes with soft colors like these. The pottery experience is just a short walk from the store along the Uji River. (I messed up my camera settings, so the next three shots are blurry…🙏) This pottery manufacturer apparently uses both gas kilns and climbing kilns for firing. The climbing kiln is incredibly large in person! It was truly impressive. In pottery classes, the instructor first demonstrates the work. The explanation is very easy to understand, so I thought, “I can do this!” But when I actually tried, the clay was harder than I expected, and it was quite difficult to stretch. It’s starting to take shape. By the way, I’m making a tea bowl. It’s starting to look like a bowl. Finally, I cut it apart and it’s finished. The base will be added later, so no need to worry. There’s 3kg of clay, so you can make as many as you like within the time limit. These are the four pieces I made. The mysterious pot in the back is a failure… (I meant it to be a vase) . These are the four pieces my husband made. It’s his first time, but he’s amazing. It won’t be ready in a few months. I can’t wait. The pottery experience was fun! I’m looking forward to eating on the plates I made. I was so focused on my work that I’m starving. We had a late lunch at a hearth-grilled restaurant on Ujibashi Street. I was happy that the set even included dashi ochazuke (rice with tea in broth). Fish were being grilled one after another in the middle of the kitchen. The “fish grilled over the hearth,” often seen in Japanese folk tales, is something we long for. The fat dripping from the charcoal fire looked delicious… [cite_start] “Irori-grilled Dried Mackerel Set Meal.” The mackerel was huge. [cite: 3] The skin was crispy and the inside was plump, so I was very satisfied! The “One-Night Dried Atka Mackerel Meal” is larger and heavier than the mackerel. The second half is served with dashi ochazuke (tea broth). You can have more rice. Thank you for the meal – it was even more filling than I expected! After a meal, you always want something sweet. Is the idea of having a separate stomach for sweets universal? This shop offers handmade gelato with carefully selected ingredients, with a moderate sweetness . They also have many unusual flavors. You can never have too many types of gelato, after all. I chose lychee and blueberry & yogurt. I wonder why blueberry and yogurt go so well together… I chose lychee because it’s unusual. It was refreshing and delicious. Here’s peach and lemon. It tastes like eating the peach itself. The lemon has peel in it, too, and is delicious. I was just thinking about what to order next… Thank you for the meal! Our last stop today is this tea shop. Established 500 years ago, it has a long history and tradition as the “official tea master of the Shogunate.” Today, we’ll be making matcha on the third floor. There was a tea faucet at my elementary school, but this was my first time making matcha. First, I had to grind the matcha with a stone mill. The stone mill is very heavy, and I had to turn it quite quickly. The aroma of tea is faint. It’s so nice to drink matcha that you’ve made yourself. First, let’s take a look at the sample. I was surprised at how generous the amount was. Apparently, the key to distinguishing good matcha is the color of the powder (dark and vibrant). The trick, instead of drawing a circle, is to move the whisk as if you’re writing the number “1.” Moving the whisk quickly without touching the bottom creates a fine, foamy texture. With the clear explanation and demonstration, I thought I got the hang of it! So, I gave it a try. It was surprisingly difficult…! I was tense and couldn’t make it as quickly as I wanted . 😂 But I still got a passing grade. Doesn’t it look good? 😉 I’ve made it myself, and this matcha is truly delicious. Perhaps because it’s freshly ground, it’s refreshing yet rich and delicious! The second floor is a tea reference room. There was a letter of appreciation from when Uji tea was served at the 1876 Philadelphia World’s Fair. “The tea leaves traveled across the ocean in a teapot for several days, so the taste and freshness are…” (said the shop staff). To make the most of the experience, I also bought some matcha to take home. I wonder if I can make it at home? Reservations are required, but it’s a casual experience, so I recommend it. (Apparently, the shop’s three-star crest is also said to be the origin of the map symbol for tea fields!) Both the Asahiyaki pottery and Uji matcha experiences were fun and gave me a sense of history. Uji in the summer is also recommended, so please go and experience it for yourself. See you in the next video. Next time, I’ll probably be in Kyoto. (I haven’t decided where yet…)

こんにちは、Miniです。
初夏の宇治で色鮮やかな紫陽花を見たり、世にも珍しいお寺のラーメン、
宇治で歴史のある陶芸体験や、抹茶づくり体験も。
目で見て、体験して、味わって。とてもリフレッシュな旅になりました。
ハート型の紫陽花がどこにあるか、見つけてみてください。

00:00 Opening
00:43 三室戸寺
03:21 萬福寺
04:50 宝蔵院
06:31 杣
07:10 アトリエルージュ
08:10 朝日焼
10:36 いろり紅家
11:38 ジェラートバンビ
10:34 三星園上林三入本店
14:53 Ending
15:11 次回予告

✅グルメ——————–

🔆杣
　住所：京都府宇治市宇治里尻8-9
　MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/NnXAvGmvbgVBMLrcA
　URL：https://www.instagram.com/soma_bre/

🔆アトリエルージュ
　住所：京都府宇治市宇治里尻2-17 宇治壱番宿にがうり1F
　MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/SbdXNsuX32d8BENU8
　URL：https://www.instagram.com/atelier.rouge.uji/

🔆いろり紅家
　住所：京都府宇治市宇治壱番1番地
　MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/oCCqD4TvkemRUEiE8
　URL：https://genji-yu.com/corp/irori

🔆ジェラートバンビ
　住所：京都府宇治市 宇治妙楽171-26
　MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/eG5q2dhDH4Fdkhtp9
　URL：https://gelato-bambi.com/

✅ショップ・その他—————

🛍️朝日焼
　住所：京都府宇治市宇治又振67番地
　MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/CD2rEgkGBLBNAtdP6
　URL：https://asahiyaki.com/

🛍️三星園上林三入本店
　住所：京都府宇治市宇治蓮華27-2（平等院表参道）
　MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/S21sjvB8zAhE43TD9
　URL：https://www.ujicha-kanbayashi.co.jp/

✅観光スポット—————

📍三室戸寺
　住所：京都府宇治市莵道滋賀谷21
　MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/QAqkQdeK66b45TqVA
　URL：https://www.mimurotoji.com/

📍萬福寺
　住所：京都府宇治市五ケ庄三番割34
　MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/9kE9t2QNqhNruXZu7
　URL：https://www.obakusan.or.jp/

📍宝蔵院
　住所：京都府宇治市五ケ庄三番割34-4
　MAP：https://maps.app.goo.gl/DJrisCFvZtznFrsu5
　URL：https://www.hozoin.net/

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