Uji (Kyoto Prefecture)
I’d like to recommend you to come to Uji City that is promoting “the city of The Tale of Genji.” In Uji, there are a lot of temples and villas built in the Heian Period, like Byodo-in Temple. Written by Murasakishikibu, a court woman, The Tale of Genji condenses the flavor and sense of Uji in the Heian Period in volumes called “Uji-Jujo”. Byodo-in Temple is one of the few existing buildings from the Heian Period. It’s a World Heritage. The Uji River and Tale of Genji Walk are also worth visiting.
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From Osaka JR Osaka Station (Kyoto Line, New Rapid Service) Kyoto Station … Approx. 27 min JR Kyoto Station (Nara Line, Rapid Service) Uji Station … Approx. 15 min Yodoyabashi Station (Keihan Main Line, Limited Express Service) Chushojima Station … Approx. 35 min Chushojima Station (Keihan Uji Line, Local Service) Uji Station … Approx. 15 min |
From Kansai International Airport Limousine bus … Approx. 2 hr Approx. 10 min From Oyamazaki IC of the Keiji bipas to Uji-nishi IC |
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- 1.JR Uji Station
- 2.Uji Bridge
- This is the oldest bridge in Japan and the symbol of Uji.
- 3.Hoshokan Museum, Byodo-in Temple
- Originally built as a second home for an aristocratic family of the Heian Period, it became known as “Byodo-in” after being converted to a temple.
- 4.Uji-Jujo Monument
- Representing the various chapters of The Tale of Genji.
- 5.Uji-jinja Shrine
- Built in the early Kamakura period, the main hall features triple chamber architecture and a thatched roof made of pine bark.
- 6.Ujigami-jinja Shrine
- Ujigami-jinja Shrine is the oldest shrine in Japan and, like Byodo-in Temple, registered as a World Heritage.
- 7.The Tale of Genji Museum
- The museum is an excellent place for learning enjoyably about the Heian culture.
- 8.Mimuroto-ji Temple
- Mimuroto-ji Temple is the 10th of 33 places of worship on the Pilgrimage to Saigoku.
- 9.Keihan Uji Station
