The only museum in the world that specializes in the Tale of Genji, which has been loved by many for over 1,000 years.
At Uji City Tale of Genji Museum, opened in 1998, we utilize models and videos to introduce the world Hikaru Genji and “Uji Juccho”. At our exhibition section, which is categorized into different themes, we play videos that tell the appealing factors of the Tale of Genji, what life was like then, and the culture behind it. Our library has over 3,000 volumes that visitors can read and enjoy. We also host lectures for visitors to learn more about the Tale of Genji and the Heian period.
The oldest shrine (that exists today) in Japan that was built in ...
From the observatory, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of By...
A cafe located near the Ujigawa River. Please enjoy our thoughtfu...
Its uniqueness makes “Takumi-no-Yakata” a cafe of its own. Please...
Perfect place to get souvenirs from Uji! “Uji Zanmai”, the first ...
Simple yet amazing taste of ingredients delivered from Uji.
Please enjoy our dishes and sweets while feeling the clear stream...
“Mikaeriusagi”, a messenger from god that guides people to the ri...
Please enjoy the elegant taste of Uji Matcha and the amazing text...
A pottery that walked through the 400 years of history with the t...
The oldest tea store in Japan that reaches its 23rd generation si...
Itoh Kyuemon Main Branch/Cafe
You can participate in a Uji tea making activity and enjoy dishes...
A historic bridge that is counted as one of the three most ancien...
Please have an amazing time in front of Byodoin and Hououdo along...
We serve a variety of delicious dishes of Uji, Kyoto. Takeouts, b...
A dessert parlor in Uji produced by Iwai Seika, a Kyoto-style can...
We have a large stock of appealing Japanese sundry goods in our s...
Making truly authentic tea that is rich in taste for 160 years si...
Akamon Chaya was founded in front of the main entrance of Byodoin...
We have a wide variety of souvenirs of Uji, such as “Uji Zanmai (...
Founded back in 1717, we make elegant-tasting Japanese confection...
Please have a relaxing moment at our cafe where we serve Uji tea ...
A tea place, located quietly beside the main entrance of Byodoin,...
Please have a relaxing moment while enjoying the view of the Ujig...
A long-established tea company that is owned by the Kanbayashi fa...
We are a Uji tea specialty shop that is located in front of the m...
We provide our customers with carefully selected brands of tea.
Founded in the Tensho period, Mitsuboshien has been a tea shop of...
We offer sweets that are made with freshly ground Uji Matcha, and...
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