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  • The Tale of Genji Museum
  • The Tale of Genji Museum
  • The Tale of Genji Museum
  • The Tale of Genji Museum
  • The Tale of Genji Museum

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.

Address
〒611-0021
45-26 Uji Higashiuchi, Uji City
Opening hours
9:00~17:00*Last entry at 16:30
Exhibition fee
Adults: ¥500 : Children: ¥250
(Groups of more than 30 persons: Adult ¥400/Children ¥200)
Services
Exhibit, library, lectures, exhibitions
Closed on
Mondays (closed on the day after if it is a holiday) and New Year’s holidays
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Available
4 busses (¥1,000 per ride / reservation reommended)
15 cars (¥100 /30minutes)
Phone number
0774-39-9300
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