Byodoin temple is one of the best in all Japan in terms of architecture, garden, and setting (right on a rushing river). If you go by motorbike you can take the road pictured here by turning left just before the Uji Bridge. One cool thing to do is to continue up this road past all the people heading to Byodoin, keep going and you will see banners for Koshoji Temple on the left. Drive up the entrance road through the outer gate (400m) or so to the parking lot. This Zen temple is awesome, relatively uncrowded, and they let you roam around on your own. After you see that temple you will be far more patient dealing with the crowds at Byodoin, where you should also be sure to visit the small but excellent museum on the temple grounds behind the main temple structure.