The Tale of Genji Museum, Uji

Name: The Tale of Genji Museum
Address: 45-26, Uji Higashiuchi, Uji, 611-0021, Japan
Telephone: +81 774-39-9300

#4 among attractions in Uji

Specialty museum, Museum

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Facts and practical information

The Tale of Genji Museum is in Uji, Kyoto, Japan. It displays the world of the early 11th century Japanese classic novel The Tale of Genji with projected images, models, and exhibitions. The culture of the Imperial Court of the Heian period, the aristocrats' costumes, and the furnishings of their residences are shown. ()

Local name: 宇治市源氏物語ミュージアム Coordinates: 34°53'39"N, 135°48'36"E

Address

45-26, Uji HigashiuchiUji 611-0021 Japan

Contact

+81 774-39-9300

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Day trips

The Tale of Genji Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Byōdō-in, Ujigami Shrine, Uji Shrine, Kōshō-ji.

~1970 ftSW
Historic temple with a garden and tours
Byōdō-in, Uji
10 min walk • Byōdō-in Temple is a serene historical gem nestled in the city of Uji, Japan. This exquisite example of Buddhist Pure Land (Jodo) architecture was originally built in 998 as a countryside retreat for a powerful politician, but it was converted into a temple by his...
~820 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Temple,
Ujigami Shrine, Uji
4 min walk • The Ujigami Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was built as a guardian shrine for the nearby Byōdō-in, and is adjacent to the Uji Shrine.
~1200 ftS
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Uji Shrine, Uji
6 min walk • Uji Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is adjacent to the Ujigami Shrine.
~1710 ftSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Kōshō-ji, Uji
9 min walk • Kōshō-ji is a Sōtō Zen in temple in Japan. It bears an abbreviated form of the name of the temple established by Eihei Dōgen in Kyoto, Kōshōhōrin-ji, but it was established four centuries after that temple was destroyed, and in a different location.
1.4 miSE
Park, Reservoir, Dam
Amagase Dam, Uji
35 min walk • The Amagase Dam is an arch dam on the Uji River just upstream from Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The main purpose of the dam is flood control but it supports a hydroelectric power station and creates the lower reservoir for the Kisenyama Pumped Storage Plant.
0.4 miSW
Museum
Hōshōkan, Uji
11 min walk • Byodoin Hoshokan is a history museum located on the grounds of Byodoin Temple in Uji, Kyoto. It is said to be the "first religiously-registered museum" in Japan.
~1420 ftS
Temple
Hui xin yuan, Uji
7 min walk • Keishin-in Temple is a temple of the Chizan School of Shingon Buddhism located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. It is located upstream of the Uji Bridge over the Uji River.
1.2 miS
Sacred and religious sites
Hakusan Jinja Shrine, Uji
31 min walk • Hakusan Shrine is located on Mt. The shrine was originally built in 1146 as a Shinto shrine for Konjiki-in Temple, to which the Hakusan God of Kaga was invoked. Konjiki-in Temple burned down and was rebuilt, but Hakusan Shrine remained.
0.4 miSE
Memorial
Tu dao zhi lang huang zi zhi mu, Uji
11 min walk • The Ancient Japanese Imperial Family, as described in the Chronicles of Japan and other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Tale of Genji Museum open?

The Tale of Genji Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to The Tale of Genji Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ujigami Shrine, Uji (4 min walk), Uji Shrine, Uji (6 min walk), Hui xin yuan, Uji (7 min walk), Kōshō-ji, Uji (9 min walk).

How to get to The Tale of Genji Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Tale of Genji Museum:

Bus

京阪宇治駅 • Lines: 180, 21, 240, 240A, 250, 250A, 27, 40A, 44 (5 min walk)
莵道荒槙 • Lines: 250, 250A, 40A (5 min walk)

Train

宇治 (6 min walk)
Mimurodo (10 min walk)