The Tale of Genji Museum: Location & Nearest Station (11 km from Kyoto Station)
The Tale of Genji Museum is a museum in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, about 11 km in a straight line from Kyoto Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Kyoto.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 宇治市源氏物語ミュージアム |
| Location | Uji, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Uji Station – about 0.4 km |
| From Kyoto Station | about 11 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 36 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 102 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1998 |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.89381, 135.81055 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | https://www.city.uji.kyoto.jp/site/genji/ |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Uji Station, about 0.4 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (宇治市源氏物語ミュージアム) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Ujigami Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Hōjō-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Matafuri Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Uji Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
- Eshin-in Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.