[2025 Uji Attraction] Travel Guide for Tale of Genji Museum (Updated May)

#cherryblossom25 Just a quick train ride from Kyoto, Uji feels like stepping into a watercolor painting—emerald rivers, misty hills, and the golden glow of Byodoin Temple rising like a phoenix. And yes, the matcha here is life-changing. First Impressions? The second I crossed Uji Bridge, the sweet, grassy scent of tea fields hit me. Byodoin’s reflection shimmering in the pond? Chef’s kiss. Even the pigeons here seem more refined, probably because they’re caffeinated on matcha crumbs. The Unexpected Moment: I tried grinding my own matcha at a tea workshop… and ended up with more powder on my jeans than in the bowl. The tea master just sighed and handed me a pre-made latte. 😅 Hidden Gem: Behind Byodoin, slip into Mampukuji Temple—a Zen haven with raked gravel gardens and zero crowds. Sit under the 300-year-old maple and pretend you’re a samurai philosopher. 🍡 Must-Try Food: Matcha soba noodles (vibrantly green, weirdly delicious) Warabimochi dusted with roasted soybean flour—like eating a cloud! ☁️ ⏳ Quick Itinerary: 9:00 AM: Early bird visit to Byodoin (that Phoenix Hall sunrise glow!). 10:30 AM: Tsuen Tea House (oldest in Japan—sip like a shogun). 12:00 PM: Stroll along the Uji River, feeding koi fish from the bridges. 2:00 PM: Tale of Genji Museum (because Heian-era drama never gets old). Pro Tip: Buy matcha direct from farms along the river—the freshest, brightest green you’ll ever taste. And if you visit in June, the firefly evenings are pure magic. ✨ Uji isn’t just a day trip—it’s a vibe. Come for the temple, stay for the tea-induced zen. #MatchaMadness #PhoenixVibes #UjiDreamin

Uji is a very tranquil city, perfect for a leisurely one-day exploration. Let me share my one-day walking tour in Uji! Starting from Uji Station: 1️⃣ Nakamura Tokichi Byodoin Store Enjoy matcha while overlooking the Uji River. The scenery is fantastic and highly recommended! 2️⃣ Uji Bridge Uji Bridge is one of Japan's three oldest bridges. At the bridgehead, there's a statue of Murasaki Shikibu. Walking across the bridge, you can enjoy the expansive river view, full of historical charm! 3️⃣ Tale of Genji Museum A must-visit for literature enthusiasts! 4️⃣ Uji Shrine A charming little shrine famous for its rabbit 🐇 motif. It's quite adorable! 6️⃣ Boats along the Uji River At certain times, you can take a boat ride and watch cormorant fishing performances! 5️⃣ Byodoin Temple The renowned Byodoin Temple, as depicted on the Japanese yen coin, comes to life before your eyes! My one-day trip in Uji concluded with buying some matcha souvenirs at Itohkyuemon. On the way back, I noticed the unique Uji mailbox near the station—it was quite interesting! From 10 AM to 6 PM—a wonderful day!

#DomesticTravelStrategy Uji City is located in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture and has flourished as an important place connecting Nara and Kyoto since ancient times. 📖💚 It is also famous as the world heritage site "Byodoin Temple" and a famous producer of Uji matcha, and is one of the settings of the oldest story in Japan, "The Tale of Genji". ✨ 🚆 Access ✅ JR Line: From Kyoto Station, take the JR Nara Line to Uji Station for about 17 minutes ⏳ ✅ Keihan Line: From Kyoto City, take the Keihan Electric Railway to Keihan Uji Station for about 30 minutes ⏳ ⏰ Estimated travel time 🌿 Can be toured in half a day (compact city with major spots within walking distance) 🌿 Recommendation: A plan to tour Nara and Uji in one day is also popular! 🚩 Tourist route 1️⃣ Start at JR Uji Station 🚉 JR Uji Station → Byodoin Omotesando → Byodoin → Tachibanajima → Asagiribashi → Ujikami Shrine → Tale of Genji Museum → Ujibashi 2️⃣ Start at Keihan Uji Station 🚉 Keihan Uji Station → Ujibashi → Byodoin Omotesando → Byodoin → Tachibanajima → Asagiribashi → Ujikami Shrine → Tale of Genji Museum 🏯 Places to see 🔅 Byodoin Omotesando 🏮 　┗ Shopping street lined with matcha sweets and souvenir shops 🍵🍡 🔅 Byodoin 🏯✨ (World Heritage Site) 　┗ The national treasure, Phoenix Hall, is the model for the design on the 10 yen coin! 💰 　┗ View the interior (+300 yen) and see the Amida Buddha statue and murals (50 people/20 minutes per session) 🔅 Tachibanajima 🌊 　┗ A small island floating in the Uji River, the surrounding area is perfect for a stroll 🔅 Asagiribashi Bridge 🌉 　┗ A great spot for scenic views of the Uji River. The view of both banks from the bridge is breathtaking! 🔅 Ujikami Shrine ⛩️ (World Heritage Site) 　┗ Japan's oldest shrine building (National Treasure) 　┗ Rabbit fortune-telling slips🐇 are popular! Uji was also known as the "Rabbit Road"✨ 🔅 Tale of Genji Museum 📖 　┗ The last 10 chapters of "The Tale of Genji" are set in Uji! ┗ Models and video exhibits that let you experience the world of aristocrats in the Heian period 🍵 Uji gourmet ✅ Ito Kyuemon (long-established matcha sweets & plenty of souvenirs) ✅ Tsujiri Honten (super popular! Rich matcha soft serve ice cream🍦) ✅ Kamibayashi Saniri Honten (tea experience & tea leaves sales) 📌 Uji sightseeing tips ✔ Check out Byodoin Omotesando for matcha sweets & souvenirs! 🍵 ✔ There are relatively few people in the morning, so if you want to take your time sightseeing, the morning is the best time ⏰ ✔ We also recommend a one-day plan that combines it with Nara! ✨ Take a trip to Uji to experience history, nature, and matcha culture! 🌿

When you think of Uji City, you think of Byodo-in Temple's Phoenix Hall! Nearby, there's an interesting museum where you can experience history◎ I'd like to introduce the Uji City Tale of Genji Museum, where you can travel back in time to the Heian period✨ This may be a must-see tourist spot for fans of the Tale of Genji🌟Inside the museum, there are plenty of things to see, including dioramas of actual Heian period buildings and an experience corner where you can touch and smell things! ! Actually, I just stopped by to kill time, but the museum was surprisingly spacious and very worth seeing 👏 🎋Name of the spot: Uji City Tale of Genji Museum 📍Location: 45-26 Uji Higashinai, Uji, Kyoto 🕰️Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (entry until 16:30) *Closed on Mondays (or the following day if a public holiday) and New Year's holidays 💰Admission fee: Adults ▶︎600 yen Children ▶︎300 yen *Group discount system available 🚘Access: Train ▶︎About 8 minutes on foot from Uji Station Car ▶︎About 5 minutes from Uji Higashi I.C. 　 About 10 minutes from Uji Nishi I.C. #Travel to experience history and culture #Kyoto #Kyoto trip #Kyoto sightseeing #0 yen trip February 2025

🌸Uji Travel Guide🌸 🚄Transportation: • From Kyoto: Take the JR Nara Line or Keihan Electric Railway to Uji Station, which takes about 20-30 minutes. • From Osaka: Take the Keihan Electric Railway or JR Kyoto Line to Uji Station, which takes about 55 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes. • From Nara: Take the JR Nara Line to Uji Station, which takes about 37 minutes. 🌿One-day itinerary recommendation🌿: • 09:30 Arrive at Keihan Chushojima Station and head to Uji. • 10:20 Take photos around the boat dock. • 10:50 Board the Jukkoku-bune and experience a boat ride on the Uji River. • 11:15 The boat ride ends, and you can stroll around nearby. • 12:10 Arrive in Uji and enjoy lunch. We recommend Irori Koya or Nakamura Tokichi Honten. • 14:30 Visit Byodoin Temple and feel the charm of this World Heritage Site. • 15:30 Stroll along Asagiri Bridge and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Uji River. • 15:45 Visit Uji Shrine and Ujigami Shrine to experience Japanese Shinto culture. • 16:30 Stroll along Uji Bridge and feel the historical atmosphere of this ancient bridge. • 17:00 Arrive at JR Uji Station and end your pleasant trip to Uji. 🍵Must-try food🍵: • Nakamura Tokichi Honten: A famous matcha shop with over 120 years of history. We recommend the bamboo parfait, which is only available at the main store. • Matcha desserts: Uji is famous for matcha, and various matcha desserts such as matcha ice cream and matcha shaved ice are a must-try. 🏞️Attraction recommendations🏞️: • Byodoin Temple: A World Heritage Site, the Phoenix Hall is its iconic building. You can view national treasures in the Hoshokan Museum. • Uji River Tower Island and Tachibana Island: You can stroll on the island, admire the 13-story stone pagoda, and experience a boat ride on the Uji River. • Uji Shrine and Ujigami Shrine: The oldest existing shrine buildings in Japan, where you can experience Japanese Shinto culture. • The Tale of Genji Museum: Learn about the deep connection between "The Tale of Genji" and Uji. • Mimurotoji Temple: Feel the tranquility and beauty of this ancient temple. 🛍️Shopping recommendations🛍️: • Byodoin Omotesando: Lined with shops selling green tea souvenirs and delicious snacks, you can experience traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. 🌸Uji travel tips🌸: • Uji's attractions and restaurants are mainly concentrated in the city center, not far from JR Uji Station or Keihan Uji Station, making it suitable for walking tours. • Uji is a city very suitable for exploring by bicycle. You can rent a bicycle to ride along the riverbank or explore the alleys and streets within the city.

~Uji, Kyoto Prefecture~ The Tale of Genji Museum! The protagonist of this year's NHK Taiga drama, Hikaru Kimi e! Introducing places related to Murasaki Shikibu Shikibu🍁 ☑️The Tale of Genji has been read for over 1000 years! The Tale of Genji is a story of the aristocratic society of the Heian period! It's quite a dark story, but it also has a similar world to the power struggles of modern society... ☑️The museum is elegant and beautiful! The elegant worldview reminiscent of the Heian period is beautiful! ☑️The garden is also beautiful! There's also a flowing stream and a spot where you can relax with the green autumn leaves! A hidden gem that is surprisingly deserted! Useful for sightseeing in Kyoto and Uji ◎ #0 yen trip #Tale of Genji #Tale of Genji Museum #Uji sightseeing #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto trip #japantrip #japantravel #trip #Travel with me #kyototrip #kyototravel #kyoto #Travel around Japanese culture #Kyoto

The first trip of 2023, Japan Cherry Blossom Season! It is best to enjoy the cherry blossoms together with all ages. The green of the Uji River is set off by the pink cherry blossoms, which is really beautiful🥳 #亲子好去处 #我好挂住

I visited in November. When you think of Uji, you think of the Tale of Genji. So I went to the Tale of Genji Museum. The autumn leaves were in full bloom at both the entrance and exit of the Tale of Genji Museum, so you could really feel the atmosphere of the story. ■Address 45-26 Uji Higashinai, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture ■Access Uji Line, about 8 minutes on foot Nara Line Uji, about 15 minutes on foot ■Opening hours 10:00-17:00 #Kyoto sightseeing #Uji sightseeing #Uji #Autumn leaves #Tale of Genji #Museum #Museum #Autumn trip #Breathtaking views

Have you heard of Genji Monogatari? Known as Japan's "Dream of Red Mansions", I also accidentally saw it from a book. One of the purposes of my coming to Uji is to go to the Museum of Genji Monogatari. Tickets for 500 yen, free Chinese interpreter, there are several small movies to watch, just to escape a storm. The museum exhibition hall mainly focuses on the first half of the Genji language, the Jingjing capital and the light source. The image shows the "Genji Story and Dynasty Scrolls", introduces the charm and summary of the Genji story, and exhibits six models of the Yuan Dynasty that symbolizes the prosperity of the source. The first part and the second part of the Tale of Genji are based on the peaceful city, and Uji is the third stage. Looking at the green maple leaves in the yard outside the museum, I can't help feeling, I really want to come when the red leaf season! But the green maple leaves are another scene~