Uji Population 2026
Uji has a population of 192,925, making it the #127 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Kyoto. Roughly 0.2% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
192,925
Rank in Japan
#127
Coordinates
34.89°N, 135.80°E
~23 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
364 km
226 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kyoto
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 1,463,723 | #9 |
| Kameoka | 97,181 | #280 |
| Maizuru | 92,465 | #299 |
| Kamigyō-ku | 83,000 | #337 |
| Kōtari | 80,608 | #342 |
| Kizugawa | 77,907 | #352 |
| Fukuchiyama | 77,306 | #356 |
| Jōyō | 74,607 | #373 |
Cities near Uji
FAQ
What is the population of Uji?
Uji has a population of 192,925 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #127 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Uji in?
Uji is located in Kyoto, Japan.
Is Uji the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 364 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.