🏛️ Historical📸 Tourist Attraction

The Tale of Genji Museum

Uji, Japan

4.5 (0)

Overview

Literary museum in Uji, Japan. It sits in temperate Japan, at its finest under spring blossom and autumn colour.

Why visit: A window into Japan's past through castles, museums and preserved townscapes.

Things to do

›Take a guided tour
›Browse the exhibits
›Enjoy the views

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Travel Information

Best time

March – May & October – November (blossom & autumn colour)

Weather

Four distinct seasons — warm, humid summers, crisp colourful autumns and cold winters. Around 2–31°C.

Entry fee

Ticketed entry (varies)

Hours

Typically 9 AM – 5 PM (check locally)

Est. budget

₹1,500 – ₹4,000

Duration

2 – 3 hours

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